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Where can I buy a new Dodge thermostat?

Where can I buy a new Dodge thermostat?

Purchase a thermostat at any Dodge dealer or automotive parts store. Inspect the gasket on the thermostat to ensure it is not torn or broken. If the gasket is broken, replace it immediately. Use caution working around coolant, as a hot engine can cause burns.

What happens when you change the thermostat on a Dodge Hemi?

The thermostat in the “Hemi” regulates the engine temperature and opens to release coolant in to the engine. Once the engine cools down, the thermostat will close. A faulty thermostat will prevent the engine from receiving the coolant. This can cause the engine to overheat. Replacing the thermostat can be done in a matter of minutes.

How do you replace the thermostat on a generator?

Take out old gasket and thermostat. Clean residue from around the inside of the thermostat housing cover. Slide new thermostat into housing with spring side down. Place new gasket over thermostat. Replace the thermostat housing cover and reattach radiator hose. Reassemble belt tensioner and reattach generator.

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.

Purchase a thermostat at any Dodge dealer or automotive parts store. Inspect the gasket on the thermostat to ensure it is not torn or broken. If the gasket is broken, replace it immediately. Use caution working around coolant, as a hot engine can cause burns.

The thermostat in the “Hemi” regulates the engine temperature and opens to release coolant in to the engine. Once the engine cools down, the thermostat will close. A faulty thermostat will prevent the engine from receiving the coolant. This can cause the engine to overheat. Replacing the thermostat can be done in a matter of minutes.

Take out old gasket and thermostat. Clean residue from around the inside of the thermostat housing cover. Slide new thermostat into housing with spring side down. Place new gasket over thermostat. Replace the thermostat housing cover and reattach radiator hose. Reassemble belt tensioner and reattach generator.

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.

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Ruth Doyle