I've always wondered what might be an effective way to measure when my motor reaches its "normal" temperature. Theoretically, if I knew this, it might make a difference in the oil that I choose to use in my vehicle, right? Does it take 15 minutes, 30 minutes, etc.?
I have a Toyota Tacoma with the 2.4 motor which is an iron block, but aluminum cylinder head and aluminum valve cover. If I want to try using an infrared pyrometer ( https://duckduckgo.com/?q=infrared+pyrometer&t=ffsb&ia=products ) to gauge when my truck reaches it's normal temperature, what part(s) do you think I should "aim" at to take a temperature reading from?
Thank you,
Ed
I have a Toyota Tacoma with the 2.4 motor which is an iron block, but aluminum cylinder head and aluminum valve cover. If I want to try using an infrared pyrometer ( https://duckduckgo.com/?q=infrared+pyrometer&t=ffsb&ia=products ) to gauge when my truck reaches it's normal temperature, what part(s) do you think I should "aim" at to take a temperature reading from?
Thank you,
Ed