changing thermostat and coolant flush
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So I bought a 180 t-stat (my old one was stuck open anyway) and looked into my haynes to figure out how to put it in... and yeah, didn't know I had to flush the coolant! My apartment complex doesn't have a hose I can use, plus I've never done it before, kinda scared... Why DO you have to flush the coolant anyway? I don't get it
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As stated, don't FLUSH the system, just empty some from the radiator.
Purpose: When you pull then t-stat housing off the LIM, coolant doesn't go all over the ground.
Refill when done.
Purpose: When you pull then t-stat housing off the LIM, coolant doesn't go all over the ground.
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That'* a LOT messier to empty from the bottom. Go to the hardware store and get like 6' of 1/2" diameter clear tubing, save an old milk jug or other suitable container and go to town. VERY easy to do
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Originally Posted by dillcc
That'* a LOT messier to empty from the bottom. Go to the hardware store and get like 6' of 1/2" diameter clear tubing, save an old milk jug or other suitable container and go to town. VERY easy to do ![Wink](https://www.gmforum.com/gm/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Yes, a 180 will open at 180, keeping the engine running cooler.
Air still must be flowing through the radiator though, so sitting in traffic on a hot summer day will still cause your temps to go above 200.
Air still must be flowing through the radiator though, so sitting in traffic on a hot summer day will still cause your temps to go above 200.