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How do you replace a lower thermostat on a Dodge Stratus?

How do you replace a lower thermostat on a Dodge Stratus?

The metal housing the hose connects to is the lower thermostat outlet. Remove the hose from the outlet by loosening the band clamp and then by pulling the hose off the outlet. Be careful–some fluid will drain from the hose.

Where is the radiator hose on a Dodge Stratus?

Find the location where the upper radiator hose connects to the intake manifold of the engine by tracing it from the radiator to thermostat intake housing bolted to the intake. Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat intake housing by loosening the band clamp that secures it into place.

Where is the thermostat on a Doge Stratus?

The Doge Stratus is equipped with either a four-cylinder engine or a six-cylinder engine. If you own a four-cylinder engine, the thermostat mounts in the traditional location on top of the intake manifold. If you own a six-cylinder engine, the thermostat mounts on the lower half of the engine block.

The metal housing the hose connects to is the lower thermostat outlet. Remove the hose from the outlet by loosening the band clamp and then by pulling the hose off the outlet. Be careful–some fluid will drain from the hose.

Find the location where the upper radiator hose connects to the intake manifold of the engine by tracing it from the radiator to thermostat intake housing bolted to the intake. Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat intake housing by loosening the band clamp that secures it into place.

The Doge Stratus is equipped with either a four-cylinder engine or a six-cylinder engine. If you own a four-cylinder engine, the thermostat mounts in the traditional location on top of the intake manifold. If you own a six-cylinder engine, the thermostat mounts on the lower half of the engine block.

How do you remove the radiator hose from a thermostat?

Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat intake housing by loosening the band clamp that secures it into place. With the clamp loosened, pull the hose off the housing. Remove the two bolts that secure the housing to the intake manifold and then lift the housing off the intake.

Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat intake housing by loosening the band clamp that secures it into place. With the clamp loosened, pull the hose off the housing. Remove the two bolts that secure the housing to the intake manifold and then lift the housing off the intake.

Where is the thermostat on a Dodge Stratus?

Loosen the petcock on the lower right hand side of the radiator and drain all of the radiator fluid into a drain pan. Close the petcock once drained. Trace the lower radiator hose to the location where the hose connects to the engine block. The metal housing the hose connects to is the lower thermostat outlet.

How do you cool a Dodge Stratus radiator?

Drive the Dodge onto a set of front-end ramps and secure the parking break. Allow adequate time for the radiator fluid to cool down. Thirty minutes is usually adequate. Loosen the petcock on the lower right hand side of the radiator and drain all of the radiator fluid into a drain pan. Close the petcock once drained.

Can a bad thermostat cause a Dodge Stratus to over cool?

A bad thermostat will cause over- or under-cooling problems. The thermostat housing in your 2001 Dodge Stratus is easy to reach, making replacement a quick and easy process. You shouldn’t need more than twenty minutes to replace the thermostat. A replacement can be purchased from most auto-parts stores.

Where is the thermostat located on a radiator?

Ok. The Thermostat is located inside the Thermostat Housing. If you follow the Radiator Hose up to the side of the Engine, it connects to the side of the Housing. You have to drain the Coolant, remove the Drive Belts, then remove the Hoses from the side of the Housing to get the Thermostat out.

Ok. The Thermostat is located inside the Thermostat Housing. If you follow the Radiator Hose up to the side of the Engine, it connects to the side of the Housing. You have to drain the Coolant, remove the Drive Belts, then remove the Hoses from the side of the Housing to get the Thermostat out.

How do you change the lower control arm on a car?

With a tire iron, loosen the lug nuts on the front tire you will be changing the lower control arm on. Jack up the Stratus and place jack stands beneath the front frame. Set the car on the jack stands and pull the jack around to the vehicle’s front end. Remove the lug nuts and pull the tire where you will be working.

How to change the lower control arm on a Stratus?

Park the Stratus on a flat surface. Engage the emergency brake. With a tire iron, loosen the lug nuts on the front tire you will be changing the lower control arm on. Jack up the Stratus and place jack stands beneath the front frame. Set the car on the jack stands and pull the jack around to the vehicle’s front end.

Where is the thermostat located on a Dodge Ram?

On the Hemi, the thermostat is located on the engine at the upper radiator hose below the A/C compressor. The 4/7 and 3.7 engine’s thermostat is located on the lower radiator hose near the harmonic balancer.

How do you change the thermostat on a Chrysler Sebring?

Slide the hose onto the Sebring’s thermostat intake housing. Tighten the clamp into place with the pliers. Open the radiator cap on the Chrysler’s radiator and pour the two gallons of fluid back into the radiator. “Chrysler Cirrus, Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Stratus, Plymouth Breeze Repair Manual 1995-1998”; Chilton Manuals; 1999

How do you remove the thermostat on an intrepid?

In Intrepids with 2.7L engines, follow the lower radiator hose to the thermostat housing. Loosen the hose clamp at the end of the radiator hose with a screwdriver and pull the hose off the thermostat housing. Unbolt the two bolts holding the thermostat housing cover on and pull off the cover.

Can you take the thermostat out of a car?

It makes the pain go away, but it doesn’t solve the problem. TOM: But taking out the thermostat can actually do quite a bit of damage on a modern car. Most cars now have computers, which constantly monitor the engine temperature and adjust things accordingly.

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Ruth Doyle