5yrs later and you're still saving lives brother!! I haven't tried this yet but I attempted to install this myself and I evidently didn't do it right, because the issue persists. Hoping to use this to get it right finally and relieve some stress. Much appreciated, especially the meticulous instructions.
EXCELLENT video. It is extremely helpful that you captioned the video with the sizes of the fasteners. That is REALLY appreciated. Great video: clear, easy to follow, makes everything easy.
yes, one of the best how to videos I have found. the only thing I might suggest is stepping back and showing the location of the thermostat housing so we can see where it is on the motor. but it was awesome to see a video that was straight to the point and the size tools needed. no rambling or unnecessary music.
I have a 2002 Mazda Tribute and your vids are top notch straight to the point without all the self inflation and fluff I really enjoy your vids can you possibly do one on spark plugs, wheel bearings, and transmission flush I also would like to say thanks for saving me a ton of money I looked at your vid on replacing the window motor and regulator I really appreciate your time and effort it took to do these videos thanks a million!!!
I couldn’t get to the drain valve because the undercarriage cover bolts kept on snapping on me. They are all rusted out. So I decided to go on other side and take battery and battery case off and remove the bottom radiator hose and have it drain from there. I wasn’t trying to go to mechanic and have them tap all the broken bolts and charge me arm and a leg. But besides that good video thanks bud👍🏽
Doyle Holloway Don’t do all the bullshit this idiot does because it’s completely unnecessary you don’t have to unhook any houses you don’t have to drain any fluid all you have to do is block those 8 mm bolt out pullback revealing your thermostat and yes you may lose a little bit of fluid put the new thermostat in and put the shit back together it’ll take you 10 minutes and you can clean it up with a hose this guy is a pussy
I wanted the format to be a little different. Strictly instructional. Plus, I'm not real articulate, and no one would want to hear me ramble...and yeah, the music on some videos is distracting. Thanks for watching!
Clearly the 3.0, the 2.4 isn't nearly as easy. Do you have any videos involving the the 4 cylinder models. That would ve a great one. I'm having to remove the bolts from the AC compressor and move it out of the way just to get to the thermostat.
Question why did you replace it ? Car overheating ? Leaking coolant ? I have one with coolant leak I replaced the water pump and still leaving in the area above the transmission. Could it be the thermostat.
I'm looking for some help. I just replaced my thermostat, water pump, and radiator. Everything was going good up until I was going through the first step of putting new coolant into the system. I had Motor OIL coming out of the housing. After disassembling I realized I forgot the dang gasket! My question is, why is there oil in the housing to begin with? Is it supposed to be there to cool? After I installed the gasket there wasn't any leak. I have to do another flush and new coolant again. But, is there a bigger problem now?
What is that hose with the two hose pinchers right of the thermostat housing? Was changing the thermostat in mine today when I noticed that hose wasn't connected due to a broken plastic bit connecting them.
The process is pretty much the same on all vehicles. It's a very simple repair. Just trace the large hoses coming from the radiator until you find a flange similar to the one shown in the video. That's where your thermostat will be.
I need to replace thermostat in a( 05 murcury mariner ) everytime i search this video pops up.. so is it the same way for a mariner also?? Or I'm confused 😵 any help is appreciated 👍
Excellent video, as usual. I could not remove the housing because the bottom bolt would just turn but not come off. My guess is that the nut, which is part of the plastic housing, just came loose/cracked and is spinning. Any ideas on how to get that out?I suppose I could take the entire thermostat assembly off, but there are a lot of pipes in there!! thanks.
Probably common sense, but isn't it also necessary to re-tighten the drain valve before refilling the coolant? (Maybe that's in the other video on refilling the coolant system, but I'm not watching that!)
You open the drain valve in the beginning of the video, but don't show or say anything about closing it back up. Probably common sense to most, but I feel the need to ask anyway. I would assume you tighten it back?
@@randomgooglename Very funny !!! Can you believe there are actually people out there that would have to ask shit like this ??!! Should i turn off the shower when i m done showering Do i turn the car back off once i put it back in the garage I could go on an on !!! Please o please i hope these people dont ever ever have kids !!!
Even when it's no talking & written in plain English, you get people asking in Spanish, wtf. While your learning from the video, learn English. It going to be easier to understanding things better & far easier learning English. Than trying to learn Spanish. And the fact speaking Spanish sounds like a discussion between a bunch of cockroaches speaking at once!
Question, on 2005 Mazda tribute, front wheel drive, is that the same location for thermostat as well which you show in this video, i really appreciate that you took the time to show us the exact location. Thank you
Lo que si me gustaría saber es conocer ese complejo sistema de refrigeración de esa camioneta. Tengo una pero no circula el agua y calienta . Me he dado cuenta que la la manguera de arriba donde va el termostato. La que va arriba del radiador no circula el agua. No sé cómo opera ese sistema. Si hubiera un tutorial para ver cómo circula el agua en este sistema sería bueno
On the 2008 4 cylinders Hybrid, the Tensioner is on the top. Where they show the idler on this car. Belt replacement is easy, and the thermostat is right under it. Just pop it off, 3- 8mm screws, and you have plenty of hand space. Just sayin. Nobody has a video for that one.
While the information is good, it's so hard to watch these videos without a voice over. Video is a multi-media medium. That means audio and video. You would have SOOOOOOOO many more views with audio!
Yeah, they tend to be if sitting in your room and watching on a desktop computer. But these were designed to watch from a laptop or smartphone, at the vehicle, while actually working on the project. The same as if you were working on a vehicle with a manual opened up on the fender, but better...the pictures move! Thanks for watching, Rogue!
@@GreaseMonkeyFever im that weirdo that watches car repair videos for fun lol thanks for the video, although they can be a little boring with no sound, the instruction is very clear and easy to follow. Thanks for the help!
Rogue...come on, you're no weirdo! Knowledge is a powerful thing. And knowing a thing or two about car repair is very valuable. At least you're not obsessed with videos of shaved monkeys giving cows artificial insemination! Now that would be weird!
