Car Thermostat Replacement

Replacing a thermostat on a car is fairly easy and only takes about 45 minutes to one hour to do. You know it is time to replace your thermostat when your car is constantly overheating or running at a higher temperature than normal. You should check with your manual for your car to locate your thermostat before you start replacing. Not all thermostats are in the same place in each car.

Find and follow the upper radiator hose to where it connects to the thermostat housing. I do not know what thermostat housing is it? This is where the other end of the upper radiator hose mounts to the engine. Drain the coolant from your radiator until it is below the thermostat. If you do not drain the coolant, it will make your antifreeze leak on the ground. It's very dangerous for animals and small children. So take precautions and cooling drain.

You need to loosen the clamp and remove the radiator hose from the thermostat housing. Make sure towels or rags nearby to catch the antifreeze that leaks when removing the radiator hose from thermostat housing. You must remove the thermostat housing of the engine. You must first remove the bolts that hold this type of housing in place. Once you've deleted, you should be able to take the case directly to the engine.

After removing the case, then you can remove the old thermostat. Make sure to take note of the alignment for future reference. Have a rag in hand and place it in the mounting hole in the thermostat so that no material can leak into the engine. After that, you can scratch the seal housing and motor.

Now that you have scratched the joint housing and the engine, you can install your new thermostat. Be sure to position the same way as the old. This is important, failing to do so may cause the thermostat to be ineffective. Reinstall the housing and make sure the bolts are locked in. Use your torque wrench to the manufacturer's specifications. Do not over tighten. Reinstall the radiator hose to thermostat housing and the collar.

You must now fill the radiator with coolant and start your car. Leave your car to heat up to normal temperature, while it warms up, check for leaks. If you find that, tighten bolts as necessary to stop the leak. Now you can stop your car and allow it to rest completely. Check your coolant level and add more if necessary.