Where are the thermostats located?

Most thermostats are located where the top radiator hose joins the engine, so these steps deal with this type. If your thermostat is in the bottom radiator hose, the principle is the same.

How do you change a thermostat on a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire?

Basically, you need to start with a cold engine, drain your radiator, then unclamp the upper radiator hose from the engine. Remove the bolts from the thermostat housing, and gently tap on it to remove it. clean up the mounting surfaces on both the engine and the housing, and install a new thermostat, and new gasket.

Where is the thermostat on a 2001 Chevy Cavalier?

The thermostat is in the lower radiator house in the 2.2 liter Cavalier. Untwist the radiator cap slowly. Do not remove the radiator cap or attempt to replace the thermostat on a hot engine. Allow ample time for the system to cool down before replacing the thermostat.

How do you know a thermostat is bad?

7 Signs You Need to Replace Your Thermostat

1. Your HVAC Keeps Turning On or Off.
2. Faulty Thermostat Readings.
3. Suspiciously High Energy Bills.
4. Constant Temperature Shifts.
5. Thermostat Is Too Old.
6. Thermostat Fails to Respond to Changed Settings.
7. Your HVAC System Short Cycles.

How much does it cost to replace a radiator fan?

The average cost for a replacement fan is between $634 and $789. Labor costs are between $102 and $130 while parts are between $532 and $659. Taxes and fees are not included in the estimate.

Where is the thermostat on a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire?

If you follow the upper radiator hose to where it connects to the engine, this is the thermostat housing. The thermostat is inside.

What does the thermostat do on a 1998 Cavalier?

The 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier uses a thermostat to regulate the coolant system. The engine temperature in the Cavalier will rise during operation of the engine. The thermostat opens to release coolant into the engine to lower its temperature.

Why does my Cavalier engine keep getting hot?

The engine temperature in the Cavalier will rise during operation of the engine. The thermostat opens to release coolant into the engine to lower its temperature. Once the temperature is lowered, the thermostat closes until the next time the engine gets hot. A faulty thermostat will stick and not release coolant into the engine properly.

How do you change the thermostat on a cavilier?

Clean the surfaces of both inlet and outlet surfaces of the thermostat with a pick/awl, gasket scraper and some emery cloth to remove any corrosion or rust. Place the new O-ring gasket onto the new thermostat and insert it into the inlet manifold. Replace the outlet connection and replace the retaining nuts and tighten them.

Where is the antifreeze drain bucket in a Cavalier?

Place the antifreeze drain bucket underneath the lower radiator hose. The thermostat is in the lower radiator house in the 2.2 liter Cavalier. Untwist the radiator cap slowly. Do not remove the radiator cap or attempt to replace the thermostat on a hot engine. Allow ample time for the system to cool down before replacing the thermostat.