How Do You Install A Automotive Thermostat?
The thermostat controls the coolant flow in your automobile. When the engine starts to get hot, the thermostat releases enough coolant through your motor to cool it down. When a thermostat goes bad, it will stick and cause the car to overheat. That’s why it is a good idea to turn your heater on when your vehicle is overheating. It will help free up your thermostat and keep a consistent flow of coolant through your motor. Replace the thermostat as quickly as possible. Open the hood. Locate the upper radiator hose. Remove the radiator hose by unscrewing the hose clamps. Undo the clamps by unscrewing with a flat-head screwdriver or a nut driver. Locate the thermostat housing where the hose is connected to the engine. The housing is enclosed by two bolts on the top. Remove the bolts with a socket wrench. The housing will come right off. Scrape the old gasket material off the surfaces of the housing assembly with a putty knife or razor blade. Scrape until the surface is smooth. Remove the t
