Where is the engine thermostat located?

top radiator hose
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 can I test my car thermostat without removing it?

How to Test Car Thermostat without Removing?

1. Put your car into the park and lift the hood. Set the brake-in emergency.
2. The moment the engine has cooled down, detach the radiator cap and run it again.
3. Lift the hood and set the break-in emergency.
4. Run the engine of the car to make it reach its normal temperature.

How do you change the thermostat on a Chevy Cavalier?

Whichever your model, make a note of the location of these hoses before removing, then follow these steps to replace the thermostat. Park your car in a safe place and open the hood; remove the radiator cap. Place a drain pan under the radiator drain valve, then open the valve and drain the coolant.

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.

How do you change the thermostat on a hot engine?

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. Unscrew the two retaining bolts on the lower radiator thermostat flange. Separate the thermostat housing flange from the engine block.

Where is the thermostat housing on a Cavalier?

Locate the thermostat housing. If you’re not sure, look where the radiator hose connects to the intake manifold of the Cavalier. The part that the hose connects to is the thermostat housing. Loosen the clamp that holds the hose to the housing with a screwdriver. Pull the hose off the intake manifold.

Where is the radiator hose on a Cavalier?

If you’re not sure, look where the radiator hose connects to the intake manifold of the Cavalier. The part that the hose connects to is the thermostat housing. Loosen the clamp that holds the hose to the housing with a screwdriver. Pull the hose off the intake manifold.

What do you put in the intake manifold of a Cavalier?

Place a bead of RTV silicone on the bottom edge of the intake manifold and allow it to dry for 10 minutes. (The RTV silicone acts as a replacement for the standard paper gasket because it creates a better seal.) Bolt the thermostat housing back onto the intake manifold of the Cavalier. Do not change the thermostat when the Cavalier engine is hot.

How do you remove the thermostat from an intake manifold?

The part that the hose connects to is the thermostat housing. Loosen the clamp that holds the hose to the housing with a screwdriver. Pull the hose off the intake manifold. Remove the bolts that hold the thermostat housing onto the intake manifold with a box wrench. With the bolts removed, lift the housing off the intake.