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?
4 Answers
If it is not overheating you never need to stop except to pee and get gas or muchies.
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.
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.
If you can go 75 all the way without slowing down it will leave you an hour + for getting gas, etc.