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Old 06-08-08, 05:14 PM
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How fast should it take a 97 sc300 to heat up and where should it stay? Here is a picture of my temp gauge after about 3 miles on none highway..............does this seem high?

Old 06-08-08, 06:11 PM
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sounds like the thermostat is doing its job...

if anything, thats a little low... nothing to worry about...
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Looks good to me.
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thats normal.. mine is usually lower but if it doesnt go up all the way to H then ur fine :]

maybe just flush the radiator fluid and change the thermostat if ur paranoid haha
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Thanks guys for the help, its just that this is my first Lexus. I have mostly been an American Muscle guy and over the past few years I have been into the imports so Im not sure whats normal for them yet in certain areas.
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