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Old 11-13-23, 10:43 AM
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Default Computer controlled electric water pump are amazing

I just noticed the 350h can get from cold start to optimal engine temperature for about a minute. That's amazing compared to belt driven water pump, usually takes 6, 7 minutes. I'm in California. If you are in cold states, it should make you extremely happy?
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The hybrid powertrain is an engineering masterpiece. I've watched the Weber and Car Care Nut videos covering all the different aspects and am blown away at what Toyota/Lexus has accomplished.
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My 350h takes maybe 3-4 minutes to get to full operating temp. The speed limiit when leaving my driveway is 30 mph so it gets warmed up gently.

I live in Florida but it is still very nice to have heat so quickly.
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Originally Posted by ggebhardt
My 350h takes maybe 3-4 minutes to get to full operating temp. The speed limiit when leaving my driveway is 30 mph so it gets warmed up gently.

I live in Florida but it is still very nice to have heat so quickly.
What? I've been in FL in winter months and didn't need heat.
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What? I've been in FL in winter months and didn't need heat.
‘Just keep your windows down and enjoy!
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