How Do You Replace An Engine Thermostat?
Engine thermostats are an essential component of the engine cooling system. It regulates the temperature of the coolant and ensures that your engine remains cool. Thermostats work because of a wax pellet that is embedded in the thermostat. When the wax pellet heats up to a certain temperature (typically 195 degrees), it expands and pushes on the thermostat plunger, thereby allowing coolant to flow through the radiator. From time to time, these thermostats fail and remain open or closed, causing the engine to run too cool or too hot, respectively. The more dangerous situation is the latter because an over-heated engine can cause serious engine damage. To replace your thermostat, follow the steps below: Allow the vehicle to cool down. Drain the coolant from the radiator by unscrewing the drain bolt at the bottom of the radiator located at either the right or left corner. Follow the upper radiator hose leading to the engine. Where the hose attaches is the thermostat housing. Unscrew the h
