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Which way does thermostat go in?

Which way does thermostat go in?

The shorter end (Arrow B) of the thermostat always points toward the radiator hose, and away from the engine. Therefore, the deep end (Arrow C) of the thermostat always gets installed going towards, or into, the engine.

Do you need to change the thermostat on a Dodge Durango?

If your Dodge Durango has an overheating problem, you may need to replace the thermostat. For Durango owners, this process is a bit involved, but once you remove all you need to remove to get to the thermostat, you’ll need to decide if you want to stick with the factory-set 192-degree thermostat or install a lower-temperature one.

Where is the radiator hose on a Dodge Durango?

Leave all wiring attached except for 4-wheel drive indicator lamp wiring at the rear of the generator. Follow the top radiator hose to the intake manifold if the engine of your Dodge Durango is 5.7 or 5.9 liter, and the bottom hose if the engine is 3.7 or 4.7 liter.

Where is the generator located in a Dodge Durango?

Take out mounting bolts for generator. Leave all wiring attached except for 4-wheel drive indicator lamp wiring at the rear of the generator. Follow the top radiator hose to the intake manifold if the engine of your Dodge Durango is 5.7 or 5.9 liter, and the bottom hose if the engine is 3.7 or 4.7 liter.

Where is the draincock on a Dodge Durango?

Locate radiator draincock at left side of the bottom of the radiator, facing the rear of the Durango. Drain coolant into a suitable container. Allow reserve tank to empty, then remove radiator cap and continue draining. Save for reuse if coolant is relatively new and clean.

If your Dodge Durango has an overheating problem, you may need to replace the thermostat. For Durango owners, this process is a bit involved, but once you remove all you need to remove to get to the thermostat, you’ll need to decide if you want to stick with the factory-set 192-degree thermostat or install a lower-temperature one.

How do you change the radiator on a Dodge Durango?

Use a jack and jack stands or wheel ramps to raise the front of your Durango. Locate radiator draincock at left side of the bottom of the radiator, facing the rear of the Durango. Drain coolant into a suitable container. Allow reserve tank to empty, then remove radiator cap and continue draining.

Locate radiator draincock at left side of the bottom of the radiator, facing the rear of the Durango. Drain coolant into a suitable container. Allow reserve tank to empty, then remove radiator cap and continue draining. Save for reuse if coolant is relatively new and clean.

Take out mounting bolts for generator. Leave all wiring attached except for 4-wheel drive indicator lamp wiring at the rear of the generator. Follow the top radiator hose to the intake manifold if the engine of your Dodge Durango is 5.7 or 5.9 liter, and the bottom hose if the engine is 3.7 or 4.7 liter.

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Ruth Doyle