3.6l Chrysler 300: How To Replace The Thermostat

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomotive.com takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the thermostat on a 2011-2018 Chrysler 300 with the 3.6L engine.
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Thank u, dealership wanted to charge me $400-$500. Bought the part at auto zone for $20. Thank u so much

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Wtf that’s real expensive for such a 25 min job

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Great video! No life history or speeches, just right to the task at hand. This video says it all about you.

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Way simpler and easier than I first imagined. Great video - you saved me a lot of $ doing it myself.

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[@bz1043]

@@HowtoAutomotive what if you fill up the reservoir then loosen the blender skew and nothing come out? A little bit of air come out and the reservoir does go down a bit but nothing comes out and coolant stops coming down from the reservoir.

[@truckaholics8199]

Just finished doing this in my 300 and I can say that it was a flawless replacement very great video to follow !!!

[@N0tY0u1]

How much coolant did you go through all said and done? My engine light just came on and the scanner said it’s the thermostat just wondering how much coolant I need to get before I try it

[@cryptoking7093]

Good, straightforward video without excessive talking, thank you!

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Just got quoted $230 for this... You saved the day. Thank you!!!

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Glad to help you save. Thank you for watching!

[@chriscc621]

Same here.. they charging me 225 but I just found out how easy it is to change it yourself.

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I got quoted 280.. i just paid 20 bucks did it on my own took 20 mins hell yeah

[@allanmureithi4215]

Great step by step walkthrough and audio. Definitely helped a lot.

[@dundalkmacgyver800]

I'm working on a 2014 Grand Caravan. The orientations of components are different, but similar enough. Thank you for the great video!

[@bearbrewer8517]

I appreciate the video. Never done this one before and now I’m confident in doing the job. 👊🏼

[@AllenDePriest]

Just bought the whole housing today. Great video. To the point, and very informative.

[@sarawright6781]

Did you have to drain the antifreeze before replacing the thermostat?

[@subtoRey]

@@sarawright6781 no ma’am.

[@joelovestorah1403]

This was a very valuable video to me. Very easy project to do. I am thankful to you for making this video.

[@jenniferdrake2360]

Best video out thier on changing a thermostat

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jennifer Drake thank you. Have you changed your thermostat yet and did it go smooth?

[@marloGI]

Facts I think I’m going to do mines myself. This video is walking you through every step literally

[@tayninh69]

I agree with Jennifer Drake, this is a very easy set of instruction to follow. JOB WELL DONE.

[@kylefrakes6156]

This is a great video. Followed it a couple years ago on my 2013 Chrysler 300s and it’s been great. Thank you!

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Glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!

[@noelnieto6290]

Great video, followed your tutorial and had no problems. Thank You!

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I would have never thought that i could do this without this video thank you so much, you saved me money

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Always happy to hear that I helped someone save money. Thank you for watching!

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people like you rock so easy to follow this video and you’ve saved me hundreds I appreciate you!!

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Happy to help. Thank you for watching!

[@tarasandberg1654]

Thank you so much for this video it only took me about 20-30 minutes to do myself!

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Fast and straight to the point, awesome video!

[@Rot_banana]

I was a scared to try this but your video gave me the confidence to do it!! Thanks 😎

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One of the best videos I’ve watch doesn’t waste time just gets straight to the points thanks man your a great help!

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Awesome video great editing to the piont and very clear instructions thank you

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Thank you! Did everything go smooth for you?

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Thanks for the video . I’m not mechanically incline , but you made it easy and to the point 🙏

[@silverdog925]

I just used this video to change out my thermostat. Thanks for making this video.

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Best video I've seen mechanically thanks!

[@theblackhorse1000]

Great video, man. Very descriptive video, and great clarity on what to remove and not to remove. Thanks

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Thank you for your time making this video.

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Thanks so much for this video!!!!! You saved me about 300 bucks!!!!

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Appreciate the video. Saved me a trip to the shop.

[@ramonfoster4436]

Amazing. I'm about to try this tomorrow.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Good luck with the thermostat. Thank you for watching!

[@proudpoppa46]

Thanks. This video was simple and easy to follow!

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Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@TheAutoTech]

Great step by step walk through!

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The Auto Tech thank you!

[@chriswilson4200]

Thank you sir. You saved me 300 bucks, I did everything for 40 bucks

[@72Papiz]

Thanks! This took no time and less money

[@lowzb9685]

Just changed mines 2015 Chrysler 300 . Good video!!! Thanks man . Definitely gonna subscribe to your page

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Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@rubshos]

Great video about to try and change thermostat. Thanks

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Excellent video... Well explained... Thank you... 👍

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Awesome and informative!

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[@amokum1465]

Thanks Brian great video..

[@michaelwise6970]

By any chance do you know what's the normal running temperature on a 2014 Chrysler 300 3.6l .. or at least what does your run at when it's fully warmed up

[@Kayfoe999]

finally, a video that has my exact car year.

[@dionysus2006]

Great video ! Now I think I can replace it myself

[@esuaveone71]

Thanks, great video but been 20 min and top hose hasn't gotten hot. Any suggestions?

[@plastikpaintz_p2431]

Hey to change a thermostat on 2011 Chevy Malibu how do you bleed it after changing the thermostat

[@kinga_a2029]

Thank you so much that helped me a lot

[@timothyhendrick8296]

Have any suggestions on change in the heater core so I don’t have to remove out the whole dash

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Great video 👍🏿

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Wess Grant thank you!

[@ronmayes4248]

Replaced a thermostat, filled reservoir but nothing comes out of the bleeder valve. I assume you don’t want to start the engine or do you? OK, I spent 10 or 15 minutes looking around at more videos to see if I could find an answer. When I came back I decided to open the valve again and Wala it was bleeding. Must’ve taken a while for gravity to work the coolant through the system. The tank was dry when I started this project which may have had something to do with it. Great video. Took maybe 20 to 30 minutes to get the actual replacement done.

[@YoCee420]

Great video. I have a 2013 5.8L is it pretty much the same?

[@troydorame890]

Thank you Brian

[@romanmontielrojas9326]

Hi I just found out my car has the same problem Does it have to be switch right away or can it wait a few days?

[@willfoster69]

Can you point out where the 2 thermostat temperature sensors ore on the 2014 Chrysler 300s please?

[@3oo336]

Man.... after watching this it took 15 minutes 👍🏼💯

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Thank you for your video

[@Smorrow81615]

Do yo u have a vid of where the temp sensor is located or maybe a diagram

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You get a things up just for not having some silly 1 minute intro. Just got started. My man!

[@scubasteve9077]

Wow..! Very Helpful thank you.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@sunnyhalkiadakis7101]

What brand is this thermostat housing unit? Could you please post a link to it?

[@James_Edward59]

I have a quick question is it necessary to take the hose off if you can just take the whole housing off with the hose still on if you are only changing out the thermostat? Great video btw

[@dFreemZ]

Was your check engine light on before you changed the thermostat?

[@fitter70]

Good video thank you very much

[@TEMTECKPHOTOGRAPHY]

Awesome thanks!!

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Working Hands Automotive thank you!

[@trecientos3004]

Whats the normal temperature to look for in the temperature level after its changed ?

[@plastikpaintz_p2431]

Hey quick question is there 2 gaskets that goes on, when I took the old thermostat housing off it was a O ring on the Block where the thermostat housing bolts in at and the gasket that actually goes onto the thermostat or is it just that 1 gasket that goes onto the thermostat bc I basically did everything you did in the video and my car started back overheating. Also I didn’t bleed it either maybe that’s why it ran hot possibly

[@esuaveone71]

It's the old gasket, just remove it.

[@DudeWaitUp]

Very helpful. Thanks.

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[@joshwilson4374]

Great video!

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Thank you!

[@estebanramirez1637]

Does anyone know how long it takes for the check engine light to go off, after thermostat replacement?

[@ashleycalanchi6814]

Great video 👍

[@ashleycalanchi6814]

Help! What if the fan never turns on?

[@9562david]

How do I know if the thermostats going bad smart car is not overheating but it does go up when idling .

[@jesuslucas974]

Thanks a lot for the video you saved me $

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Jesus Lucas glad to help you save. Thank you for watching!

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Thanks so much

[@valeriegourneau9528]

Is their any special pressure release

[@Hreed85]

I like your video. Going to attempt to change mine out tomorrow. These places want $400

[@thaduesbrown2979]

What about changing the freeze plugs

[@eddiejohnhurst1]

Thanks a lot!!!

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Those matco plyers though 💯💯💯

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Do you add fresh oil to the oil filter before you spin it on for oil changes?.. Some arent even horizontal anyways. ... Just wondering. . thx

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RAM TRUCKS only on diesels.

[@OneLifeCommunity]

Hey Brian. Thanks for the info. I have a 2013 Town and Country. Is it pretty much the same thing?

[@LeonXChaoticGaming]

Should be pretty much the same. The 3.6L VVT is a common engine for Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram. Yours is the same engine, but there might be just a few little differences here and there.

[@BuffordEvans]

Does anyone’s thermometer gauge move around a lot ? Like especially the last third ?

[@marloGI]

Imma finna try to do this

[@nuviagonzalez946]

Awesome ❤️

[@yktiene4795]

Will the check engine light come off

[@generousman5888]

You don't need to put silicone around the housing?

[@FleetTech97]

So you don’t need to drain the coolant from radiator?

[@camronciggs9111]

So i changed out the housing and the thermostat. The only thing i didn’t do was add more was add more coolant. But my check engine light is still on for the thermostat and the hosed didnt warm up after about 10 minutes. Any advice?

[@gary12392]

Temperature sensor!

[@esbedydlr1644]

Great video can you please help me we’re is the coolant sensor for this car

[@Balogna_Man]

Did you end up getting it figured out?

[@shawn6832]

Did you drain anything before starting ?

[@calvinmills8213]

I did everything except I forgot to bleed it...its still running ok should I still bleed it?

[@blancaramirez1598]

How do you remove the engine light one once you have already put the new thermostat

[@nvmexo9121]

It should go away by itself… my CEL went away by itself after a few drives! I gotta change out my thermo again… the computer recognizes that the problem is fixed.. most of the time

[@maroinmybones]

I was stumped the minute pink coolant came pouring out of my thermostat housing. Parts department at Chrysler had no clue what I was talking about, lol, I’m stuck now since I can’t mix and don’t know what to do.

[@ChorteBoy512]

Hey I have a 2013 chrysler 300 and I just changed the thermostat on mine do I have to rest the light after words???

[@gotempicks5648]

I have the same question