Pay Attention To The Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge While Driving

Why everyone should monitor engine coolant temp while driving. Overheating engine will create costly repairs and or catastrophic engine failure. Very expensive repairs.Engine replacement. TOYOTA. LEXUS.

[@johnchambers12]

When you have an older car you need to keep an eye on all of your fluids! I hope more young people pay close attention to what you say!

[@christopherclark4774]

Yup... number 1 thing that kills most good old cars is cooling system failure. Many times due to lack of maintenance.

[@jimmyg5636]

I worked at a Toyota engine assembly factory. We made Lexus engines on the same assembly line as Toyota engines

[@TheSprinterVan]

The owners of the car made an unfortunate mistake overlooking the overheating. However they lucked out getting that engine and having you as their mechanic ! Thank you for sharing the story

[@majicdude88]

I love using LKQ for parts. They have access to junkyards across the country and put their parts online with images. I’ve gotten so many used Honda parts from them.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Petr, If I ever get an ES 350 of my own, I promise to keep an eye on the temperature gauge.

[@vinr6867]

It's best to get a scangauge to get accurate temps on engine and transmission, the gauges on your car are just ranges. Also you should be replacing your coolant every 3-4 years. The Car Wizard doesn't do engine swaps anymore becasue 90% of the time the replacement used engine has issues.

[@ADBLOCKER4YOUTUBE]

Scan Gauge rocks!

[@niemand000]

The engine is from VIN JTHBK1GG5D2006624, 2013 Lexus ES 350. It had 48,855 miles when it was totaled on April 21, 2024, in Washington.

[@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris]

I am so interested since I have the 2013 Lexus ES 350 also. I have a 2010 Camry that I bought a 2.5L 2AR-FE engine from my local LKQ and it runs flawlessly for 3 years. Thumbs up Mr. Peter.

[@danmarelli551]

I have a 1995 T100 with the 3RZ-FE14 engine. I am the original owner and it has 449,450 miles on the engine. I have had 1 part fail, early on the harmonic balancer failed and I replaced it myself. Since then I have worn out 2 starters and 2 clutches as well as 2 radiators. I am about to put an aluminum radiator in the truck. My temperature gauge always stays below halfway, about 40%. Thank you Peter for insightful presentations.

[@calvinwalker4654]

I never understood why important gauges don’t have a warning chime. Oh, you’re about to blow up your engine but I’m going to sit here quietly and not let you know anything. They put stupid chimes for seatbelts and to let you know the door is open but not for temp or fuel…

[@CP-pb3pj]

You’re correct. There’s no in between warning from normal operating temperature to the red area of the gauge. There should be something that can warn you when the temperature is getting hotter normal and to pull over and check the coolant.

[@konradhittner4668]

A driver needs to be well-enough informed about what the vehicle’s gauges are constantly telling them to recognize a developing or present problem. “I turn the key/push the button, and it goes . . .”, isn’t a sufficient level of operator awareness. A warning chime or buzzer is just another annoyance that’ll prompt an idiot driver to crank up the volume on their iPods, while their car is self-destructing.

[@calvinwalker4654]

@@konradhittner4668 I don’t think that’s an excuse not to have a chime and if someone ignores it, then that’s not the chimes fault. You can’t exactly stare at your gauges going down the highway. If you pop a radiator hose, it can overheat very quickly before you notice. A quick chime would be very helpful.

[@konradhittner4668]

@@calvinwalker4654 It’d take more than a chime, which will be just another annoying, meaningless noise to the average motorist. You’d need a nice female voice cutting off the infotainment system and saying something like: “Your engine is now overheating. Stop the engine immediately, or it will be expensively damaged.” That could work, and it might be do-able with current in-car tech.

[@LAactor]

Ah yes the 1GR. Thanks for the update. So many people ask. Now we know. I await when you sit us down and have a conversation about the way the partnership is going and why they are not promoting your channel as much as they used to

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you Peter. Much appreciated. Now I have a better idea of what engine in my 2011 Sienna looks like.

[@TVwatcher-ic3ne]

Maybe you could make a video for 3rd gen Prius owners about how to avoid this. We don’t have a coolant temp gage and our water pumps are known to fail. Some tips on how to tell that the pump might be failing would be welcome. Even if it takes an obd2 dongle. Thanks.

[@adrian-xy7zt]

Thank you Peter. Another great video.

[@xrisdavid785]

Thank you Petr !! Your voice is like music to my ears

[@charlesmielke9859]

Thank you for your channel. Love it!

[@roccicicatello3]

There are issues with these 2UZ engines at the front timing chain cover. They start leaking oil at the block/head timing cover conjunction. The FIPG sealant was not applied correctly during the assembly at the factory at the 3 engine components conjunction areas. Peter, You have one these engines that is similar on your engine stand, look at your display motor for a comparison . THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE & THE ENGINE HAS TO be removed from the vehicle TO RE-SEAL. TELL THEM NOW IS THE TIME TO DO THIS preventative maintenance. EASY with the engine exposed. FOOLISH IF THEY DON'T. LOOK UP THIS ISSUE

[@davinp]

All cars should have a temperature gauge. Some manufactures were cheap and just put a temperature light instead of a gauge. When it is lit (blue), the engine is cold, but when it gets warm the light goes off

[@liveny]

I would definitely pay 2k for an engine. But for now my 2012 Corolla with 186k miles continues to drive like a top. I drive my car like an old man. I never drive like a teenager 😅😅.... flooring it around curbs etc. Perhaps I may buy a new engine for my car if in the future it needs it.

[@terebrate]

Am curious to know what it takes (procedurally and co$t) to replace all the wiring that is cut off.

[@k6-3spetznazhelmet]

there are Toyota owners out there who don't pay attention to their gauges? wow...

[@davidcamacho3513]

Who’s they buy the engine from? What’s the name of the company?

[@Nick41622]

They just cut the hoses & wires off. That's a bit sloppy.

[@Nick41622]

If your car's temperature gauge goes in the red zone, it's too late. It will be a costly repair.

[@christopherclark4774]

Yes most toyotas, if it is a true temp reading, it is essentially a dummy gauge.

[@GF-mf7ml]

My Toyota and Honda only have blue and red LED light.

[@brucekrolikowski2882]

What does LKQ stand for ?

[@terebrate]

that's an easy google ask.

[@billsimpson604]

Out of a wrecked car? They were lucky to get it at that price.

[@ytr8989]

You are lucky If they have a temperature gauge.

[@garycurry4600]

LKQ has a pretty good reputation for used engines, and will honor their warranty if there is an issue with engines they sell. As an owner of a Gen 2 Prius, I don’t worry much about coolant level, but I do check regularly. I check more regularly on my weekend toy: a 1993 C4 Corvette 40th anniversary. Despite the fact my Corvette only has 22,3xx original, documented miles, it needs to be checked regularly. All lower mileage engines need this. Follow Petr’s advice everyone!