How hot does the engine get? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Error · 08-03-2014, 02:20 AM

First manual car, first car really. Quick question regarding the amount of heat released from the engine. How hot does your guy's car get? My hood is pretty damn hot to the touch, and none of the cars I've driven (parents) got as hot as the FRS does (2010 Corolla Automatic for example, I realize the FRS does not compare but I'm just offering an example). I'm worried about it a little and hope its normal. The needle is halfway and doesn't really go higher. I beat on it today, took it to redline a couple of times and its pretty damn hot right now, anything metal in the engine bay burns to the touch. I apologize if this sounds like a really basic/beginner/worthless question, but I'm just looking for an honest answer. The hood of the car stays pretty hot for a while, its been almost two hours since I got back and the hood is still quite warm. Just looking for some confirmation that its normal and nothing to be worried about. Again I apologize for a maybe stupid question.

edeekeos · 08-03-2014, 02:29 AM

For one, the hood is aluminum, naturally aluminum transfers heat faster(by a lot) than steel. Also, if you pop the hood, and look underneath, you will see there is very little insulating material(this is a good thing imo.)

As far as temps, in normal driving conditions, I usually see around 180-195f coolant, and anywhere from 200-225f oil. If your needle is staying in the middle, your fine.

cdrazic93 · 08-03-2014, 04:22 AM

Not a stupid question, as it is a fairly large design flaw of this car. Not very well thought out heat ventalation. Yes the engine bay gets very hot. There are threads and solutions to fix this, if your willing to spend the money.

N1rve · 08-03-2014, 04:23 AM

It's normal, this engine runs HOTTTT. You'll see your coolant evaporate faster than your other cars.

cdrazic93 · 08-03-2014, 04:31 AM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=53580&page=11

Read this entire thread.

Captain Snooze · 08-03-2014, 07:22 AM

How hot the engine gets depends on a number of variables:
-ambient temperature
-load and speed over time (tracking the car is different from city driving which is different from interstate cruising)
-aspiration

Given that you haven't given any temperatures (try Torque in the Android market, I don't know about an IPhone equivalent) we can't say if you are running normal temperatures or not.
Unless you have had your hand calibrated I am suggesting it is not a very reliable indicator.

ecko04 · 08-03-2014, 08:11 AM

1) Welcome to the forums (I see you joined a year ago but you hardly post)
2) The car is operating normally
3) Enjoy the car
4) Stop worrying
5) Close Thread

Error · 08-03-2014, 01:52 PM

Thank you for the replies, it's reassuring to know this is normal. Also thanks for the link to the other thread, will be reading up on that. I made this account a year ago because I really wanted the FRS after a friend got one, but never posted as I didn't have the car so I felt like it might not be appropriate to post. Got a 2014 FRS Whiteout in May and have been loving it so far. Just every little thing causes a bit of paranoia as I don't want to hurt the car too much or wreck it completely. Thanks again, don't know how to close a thread but I'll assume a moderator could do that.

08-03-2014, 02:20 AM	#1
Error Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Error Posts: 52 Thanks: 59 Thanked 71 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How hot does the engine get? First manual car, first car really. Quick question regarding the amount of heat released from the engine. How hot does your guy's car get? My hood is pretty damn hot to the touch, and none of the cars I've driven (parents) got as hot as the FRS does (2010 Corolla Automatic for example, I realize the FRS does not compare but I'm just offering an example). I'm worried about it a little and hope its normal. The needle is halfway and doesn't really go higher. I beat on it today, took it to redline a couple of times and its pretty damn hot right now, anything metal in the engine bay burns to the touch. I apologize if this sounds like a really basic/beginner/worthless question, but I'm just looking for an honest answer. The hood of the car stays pretty hot for a while, its been almost two hours since I got back and the hood is still quite warm. Just looking for some confirmation that its normal and nothing to be worried about. Again I apologize for a maybe stupid question.

08-03-2014, 04:22 AM	#3
cdrazic93 Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: a car Location: Probably at school Posts: 4,341 Thanks: 3,184 Thanked 2,512 Times in 1,502 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not a stupid question, as it is a fairly large design flaw of this car. Not very well thought out heat ventalation. Yes the engine bay gets very hot. There are threads and solutions to fix this, if your willing to spend the money. __________________ "Ah! What music! They could have never imagined, those pioneers who invented the automobile, that it would posses us like this, our imaginations, our dreams. Men love women, but even more than that, men love CARS!"-Lord Hesketh

08-03-2014, 04:23 AM	#4
N1rve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2019 BMW ///M4 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 102 Thanked 1,167 Times in 714 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's normal, this engine runs HOTTTT. You'll see your coolant evaporate faster than your other cars. __________________ N1rve 2019 BMW ///M4 - Alpine White \| Sakhir Orange/Black Leather \| M-DCT \| Executive Package \| 19" Black 437M Wheels \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Sunroof \| Active Blind Spot \| Heated Steering Wheel \| Adaptive M Suspension

08-03-2014, 04:31 AM	#5
cdrazic93 Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: a car Location: Probably at school Posts: 4,341 Thanks: 3,184 Thanked 2,512 Times in 1,502 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=53580&page=11 Read this entire thread. __________________ "Ah! What music! They could have never imagined, those pioneers who invented the automobile, that it would posses us like this, our imaginations, our dreams. Men love women, but even more than that, men love CARS!"-Lord Hesketh

08-03-2014, 07:22 AM	#6
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,818 Thanks: 4,050 Thanked 9,551 Times in 4,195 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How hot the engine gets depends on a number of variables: -ambient temperature -load and speed over time (tracking the car is different from city driving which is different from interstate cruising) -aspiration Given that you haven't given any temperatures (try Torque in the Android market, I don't know about an IPhone equivalent) we can't say if you are running normal temperatures or not. Unless you have had your hand calibrated I am suggesting it is not a very reliable indicator. __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

08-03-2014, 08:11 AM	#7
ecko04 Seems Legit Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Toyota Location: Here & There Posts: 855 Thanks: 187 Thanked 438 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How hot does the engine get? 1) Welcome to the forums (I see you joined a year ago but you hardly post) 2) The car is operating normally 3) Enjoy the car 4) Stop worrying 5) Close Thread __________________ No build thread. I don't want to be reminded of how much money I spent. [insert profound quote here]

08-03-2014, 01:52 PM	#8
Error Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Error Posts: 52 Thanks: 59 Thanked 71 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you for the replies, it's reassuring to know this is normal. Also thanks for the link to the other thread, will be reading up on that. I made this account a year ago because I really wanted the FRS after a friend got one, but never posted as I didn't have the car so I felt like it might not be appropriate to post. Got a 2014 FRS Whiteout in May and have been loving it so far. Just every little thing causes a bit of paranoia as I don't want to hurt the car too much or wreck it completely. Thanks again, don't know how to close a thread but I'll assume a moderator could do that.

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