Since google is absolutely useless im working on the same car does the thermostat stay in housing. Is there any way to remove it from housing and clean it out cause im broke?
hi can u explain the bleeder valve. WHy did u open it upon installation? Then why did u turn it with a long driver? My van after a long trip I sit and idle and the temp gauge rises to 3/4. Then drops the gauge an 1/8, then drops again to half gauge 1/2 and stays a little past half. Normal is a little below half. I think I need a new thermostat. Because you can see it increment. Antifreeze is full. Thank you. I watched your video thanks! Right now the bleeder valve is tightly closed.
Haha I diagnosed mine with no scanner then saw this. It would get warm just a little slow and not quite to the full temperature and I was like it's sticking barely open
@@rugbyfan9417 ... in my case, I bought the car used about Nov 1st and since I was doing mostly local driving, I didn't have a clue as to where the dash gage normally sat. All I knew was it showed near halfway... and the CEL was on. A little reading told me that too long hanging at 175 degrees would set a code. Basically, it didn't set a code till the weather cooled off and I was driving to the airport, about an hour away.
@@rugbyfan9417 ... hopefully you got the WHOLE t-stat and not the rebuild kit. While it looks easy enough, the rebuild requires 3 hands, a few choice words, and a watchful eye for stray parts flying across the room.... and I have been repairing cars for over 50 years. Getting it out of the car and back in is a piece of cake, just don't crank on the bolts because the part is plastic.
Thanks for the video man . I have a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan . The diagnostic at autozone (fix finder) said thermostat issue … I’m guessing the new thermostat comes with gasket too ?
TIPS: The bolts were little more than finger tight so don't overtighten when u install. You can drain the antifreeze by loosening the petcock on the bottom of the radiator (driver's side) but it won't drain until you loosen the bleeder on the thermostat housing. Don't try to remove the hose whilst the housing is installed. Wait until the bolts are removed and then u can pull the hose up and remove it (much easier). Last, the power steering does not have to be removed. Just unbolt it and lift it using a bungee cord so it's out of the way. These vans use OAT antifreeze with spec known as MS-12106. Make sure the antifreeze you purchase has that spec. I was in/out in less than 30 min.
Did the vehicle read Code P0128? Mine is and it is suggesting a thermostat problem. Then the other day it also ran code P0300 which is correct me if I am wrong a misfire in one of the 6 cylinders. I checked it again today and I dont see code P0300 but P0128. The engine does not overheat at all but I do hear a whiny sound as I rev the engine and not sure if this is because of a partially blocked thermostat..only way to tell is to just replace it I guess and run my OBD again.
Helen Keller! 😆 You definitely have to do the bottom bolt by feel. I did mine without taking the power steering reservoir off. I could only fit a box wrench in there. I still got it tight enough, though.
Useless. I know where the thermostat is. Why not drain at the rad instead of making all that mess? No mention of replacement part info. Have heard about aftermarket thermostats issues. And also no mention of the purple coolant used after 2013. Can’t be mixed with HOAT or will form sludge.
Excellent big big thank you!
I normally don't get a code for this fix. Whenever the temperature 🌡️ needle starts to head over to the hot zone I replace the thermostat. Great video
This is one of the best repair videos I've ever seen, no wasted time at all. 👍
Amazing... simple and knowledgeable. Thank you
Whoever did the editing for this video did a superb job. Hands down!
I really like this video. Not too much talking. Short and succinct.
I will watch more of this person videos.
It took me more time to find where I laid the ratchet down than to learn how to do the job. Great video! Thanks!
Dude, you absolutely rock. Thank you for not trying to show off your conversation skills.
High quality vid. Thank you for not wasting our time with a pointless intro and 5 min of talking about the job
The best one of these I've seen. Straight forward. You are a life saver good sir.
Oh heck yeah, this video saved my bacon (metaphorically speaking)
Great video. Thank you
should you drain your coolant first or did you not do that to avoid having to deal with air pockets getting in the system?
How much fluid drains out?
Isn't there a valve underneath to drain the coolant
Do you close the valve after???
Awesome video, no bs, right to the point. Thanks man.
Since google is absolutely useless im working on the same car does the thermostat stay in housing. Is there any way to remove it from housing and clean it out cause im broke?
Straight to the job....love the video. Thanks
what happens if you don't bleed the valve after filling the coolant? aside from air pockets, does this cause a check engine too?
hi can u explain the bleeder valve. WHy did u open it upon installation? Then why did u turn it with a long driver? My van after a long trip I sit and idle and the temp gauge rises to 3/4. Then drops the gauge an 1/8, then drops again to half gauge 1/2 and stays a little past half. Normal is a little below half. I think I need a new thermostat. Because you can see it increment. Antifreeze is full. Thank you. I watched your video thanks! Right now the bleeder valve is tightly closed.
Bleeder needs to be open while filling until antifreeze starts to run out, to clear the air pockets, then tighten it back up with the screwdriver.
if you see a P0128 code it's low coolant temp, which means the t-stat is probably sticking slightly open and the engine is not going to full temp.
Haha I diagnosed mine with no scanner then saw this. It would get warm just a little slow and not quite to the full temperature and I was like it's sticking barely open
@@rugbyfan9417 ... in my case, I bought the car used about Nov 1st and since I was doing mostly local driving, I didn't have a clue as to where the dash gage normally sat. All I knew was it showed near halfway... and the CEL was on. A little reading told me that too long hanging at 175 degrees would set a code. Basically, it didn't set a code till the weather cooled off and I was driving to the airport, about an hour away.
@rupe53 yea I bought it last week and it dinged on while I was driving to work since I work nights it was like 60
@@rugbyfan9417 ... hopefully you got the WHOLE t-stat and not the rebuild kit. While it looks easy enough, the rebuild requires 3 hands, a few choice words, and a watchful eye for stray parts flying across the room.... and I have been repairing cars for over 50 years. Getting it out of the car and back in is a piece of cake, just don't crank on the bolts because the part is plastic.
Thanks for the video man . I have a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan . The diagnostic at autozone (fix finder) said thermostat issue … I’m guessing the new thermostat comes with gasket too ?
TIPS: The bolts were little more than finger tight so don't overtighten when u install. You can drain the antifreeze by loosening the petcock on the bottom of the radiator (driver's side) but it won't drain until you loosen the bleeder on the thermostat housing. Don't try to remove the hose whilst the housing is installed. Wait until the bolts are removed and then u can pull the hose up and remove it (much easier). Last, the power steering does not have to be removed. Just unbolt it and lift it using a bungee cord so it's out of the way. These vans use OAT antifreeze with spec known as MS-12106. Make sure the antifreeze you purchase has that spec. I was in/out in less than 30 min.
Did the vehicle read Code P0128? Mine is and it is suggesting a thermostat problem. Then the other day it also ran code P0300 which is correct me if I am wrong a misfire in one of the 6 cylinders. I checked it again today and I dont see code P0300 but P0128. The engine does not overheat at all but I do hear a whiny sound as I rev the engine and not sure if this is because of a partially blocked thermostat..only way to tell is to just replace it I guess and run my OBD again.
I can't remember what error I got on a misfire, but on my 2012 there was a recall on the front head.
Thanks for sharing!
That was it? That was awesome. Straightforwardness at its finest
where do i find the temperature sensor?
Hello, what kind (brand) of coolant did you use to top off?
Takes oat (organic acid tech) North American orange
@@dalemccord2129 Thanks.
Helen Keller! 😆 You definitely have to do the bottom bolt by feel. I did mine without taking the power steering reservoir off. I could only fit a box wrench in there. I still got it tight enough, though.
My dodge grand caravan is under heating not overheating
Get it fixed. Only a 'no cabin heat' & gas mileage inconvenience. Not a safety hazard
@@firstnamelastname2111 I got a thermostat and it stop overheating
Lol no cap funny and educational cause how the parts was str8 forward
Not all heroes wear capes.
Useless. I know where the thermostat is. Why not drain at the rad instead of making all that mess? No mention of replacement part info. Have heard about aftermarket thermostats issues. And also no mention of the purple coolant used after 2013. Can’t be mixed with HOAT or will form sludge.
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