Where is the thermostat located in a 1999 Chevy Malibu?

the thermastat is located on the hose housing at the rear of the engine at the water pump… . Disconnect the negative battery cable.

How many thermostats does a car have?

Your vehicle has two thermostats, a primary and a secondary. The primary and secondary thermostats have different temperature profiles with respect to their opening temperature because they are located on different areas of the engine.

Where is the thermostat on a 2001 Malibu?

The thermostat in your Malibu is located right in front on the intake manifold just below the air intake for the fuel injection. Thermostats can be purchased at any auto parts store and the Chevy dealer. Position a drain pan under the radiator drain petcock on the bottom of the radiator.

Where is the thermostat on a Cavalier 2.2?

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. Unscrew the two retaining bolts on the lower radiator thermostat flange.

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.