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Where is the thermostat located on a Dodge Durango?
It’s on top of the manifold in the front of the engine. Follow your upper radiator hose from the radiator to the engine. It is on top of the thermostat housing. Drain the system, remove the hose and the two bolts holding the housing down and the thermostat is inside.
Where is the thermostat located on a 2001 Dodge Dakota?
Locate the thermostat. On the 4.7-liter engine it is located at the end of the hose coming out of the radiator. On the 3.9-liter and 5.9-liter engines it is located at the top radiator hose where it goes into the engine.
Where is the thermostat on my 2001 Dodge Durango?
The thermostat for your 2001 Dodge Durango is located in the top one, in a housing. You should see it in the housing once you remove the top hose from the motor.
Can you drive with a bad thermostat housing?
Can I Still Drive with a Bad Thermostat? The easy answer to this question is no. While your car may be physically able to move and get you from Point A to Point B, you will want to refrain from operating your vehicle. This can lead to more parts of your vehicle being damaged, especially if the engine is overheating.
Do thermostats come with gasket?
Most new thermostats come with their own gaskets or rubber seal, but not all. So check that your new thermostat includes one; otherwise, buy one. Remember that you may need to apply sealant to the new gasket—check your vehicle service manual. Some thermostats come with a rubber seal instead of a traditional gasket.
Do you need to change the thermostat on a Dodge Durango?
If your Dodge Durango has an overheating problem, you may need to replace the thermostat. For Durango owners, this process is a bit involved, but once you remove all you need to remove to get to the thermostat, you’ll need to decide if you want to stick with the factory-set 192-degree thermostat or install a lower-temperature one.
Where is the radiator hose on a Dodge Durango?
Leave all wiring attached except for 4-wheel drive indicator lamp wiring at the rear of the generator. Follow the top radiator hose to the intake manifold if the engine of your Dodge Durango is 5.7 or 5.9 liter, and the bottom hose if the engine is 3.7 or 4.7 liter.
Where is the draincock on a Dodge Durango?
Locate radiator draincock at left side of the bottom of the radiator, facing the rear of the Durango. Drain coolant into a suitable container. Allow reserve tank to empty, then remove radiator cap and continue draining. Save for reuse if coolant is relatively new and clean.