How do you monitor engine/water temperature? - Toyota Yaris Forums

sojioguns · 06-15-2007, 09:16 AM

It's so funny that nobody has mentioned this before. I was wondering how to monitor the temperature of the engine as the Yaris sedan doesnt have a guage. I am in Africa and it gets pretty HOT!!!.

eTiMaGo · 06-15-2007, 09:21 AM

You can get one of those scangauge II devices, or you can get aftermarket gauges and sensors that attach directly to your water and oil lines...

steved · 06-15-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sojioguns

It's so funny that nobody has mentioned this before. I was wondering how to monitor the temperature of the engine as the Yaris sedan doesnt have a guage. I am in Africa and it gets pretty HOT!!!.

I don't understand why Toyota did not put a temperature guage.

If the car has a guage at least you can see when it's about to over heat so you can pull over and turn off the car to cool it down. On the yaris there is a small light to tell you it's over heating, when it lights up it's too late.

eTiMaGo · 06-15-2007, 10:21 AM

there is a warning light that will come up if you overheat, but no actual gauge per se...

YarisTom73 · 06-15-2007, 10:56 AM

I think there is a thread somewhere (interior mods?) that has links to the a-pillar guage kits that are for sale on Ebay. That's the way I'm going when I get the cash..

TOOL · 06-15-2007, 12:13 PM

I know on my Echo theres a little light that comes on when the cars cold, and a light that comes on when its hot. They were in the guage cluster very small but helpful, i would be suprised if they took that out for the yaris.

blacksan · 06-15-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sojioguns

It's so funny that nobody has mentioned this before. I was wondering how to monitor the temperature of the engine as the Yaris sedan doesnt have a guage. I am in Africa and it gets pretty HOT!!!.

I really don't think it is necessary in the majority of passenger vehicles. Cooling systems and antifreeze technology is rather advanced as too what was common even 15 years ago. When is the last time you observed a well maintained, late model passenger vehicle overheating? On the other hand my pickup truck was used for pulling & hauling heavy loads and it was nice to have the gauge.

BTW, what is the average summer temperature in your country?

sojioguns · 06-15-2007, 12:38 PM

We have just rainy season and dry season (no 4 seasons) but lows are like 32degress C and highs are like 35-36 degrees C.

blacksan · 06-15-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sojioguns

We have just rainy season and dry season (no 4 seasons) but lows are like 32degress C and highs are like 35-36 degrees C.

There are many places in the US with summer temperatures like that and I am not aware of US market vehicles having different cooling systems then other parts of the globe, but it is possible. Are you having trouble with your yaris?

sojioguns · 06-15-2007, 12:56 PM

No problems yet. I am just being paranoid.

blacksan · 06-15-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sojioguns

No problems yet. I am just being paranoid.

I wouldn't worry about it unless the indicator light is on, or the fan is running non stop. What kind of driving conditions are normal for you?

sojioguns · 06-15-2007, 01:09 PM

My driving conditions are quite harsh cos I do a lot of commuting but within the city. And i tend to ignore stuff, like checking the coolant levels. I had temperature issues with my 00 mitsubishi galant.

Katana · 06-18-2007, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

You can get one of those scangauge II devices, or you can get aftermarket gauges and sensors that attach directly to your water and oil lines...

This is the most efficient solution.

06-15-2007, 09:16 AM	#1
sojioguns Drives: Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Posts: 4	How do you monitor engine/water temperature? It's so funny that nobody has mentioned this before. I was wondering how to monitor the temperature of the engine as the Yaris sedan doesnt have a guage. I am in Africa and it gets pretty HOT!!!.

06-15-2007, 09:21 AM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	You can get one of those scangauge II devices, or you can get aftermarket gauges and sensors that attach directly to your water and oil lines... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

06-15-2007, 10:21 AM	#4
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	there is a warning light that will come up if you overheat, but no actual gauge per se... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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YarisTom73 46 and 2, just ahead... Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 533	I think there is a thread somewhere (interior mods?) that has links to the a-pillar guage kits that are for sale on Ebay. That's the way I'm going when I get the cash..

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06-15-2007, 12:38 PM	#8
sojioguns Drives: Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Posts: 4	We have just rainy season and dry season (no 4 seasons) but lows are like 32degress C and highs are like 35-36 degrees C.

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sojioguns Drives: Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Posts: 4	No problems yet. I am just being paranoid.

06-15-2007, 01:09 PM	#12
sojioguns Drives: Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Posts: 4	My driving conditions are quite harsh cos I do a lot of commuting but within the city. And i tend to ignore stuff, like checking the coolant levels. I had temperature issues with my 00 mitsubishi galant.