Chrysler 200 and avenger thermostat replacement

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

here is the link for the parts: amzn.to/2IiKXA2

[@JIMMYjfm]

Great video bro but one question what size bolts hold the thermostat housing not the whole housing the one you used the drill to loosen the two bolts actually wear the thermostats it's what size are they thank you preciate it

[@JIMMYjfm]

One more question sir where is the nipple to flush the radiator located when facing the car

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

It should be on the radiator either or the left or the right but its at the bottom half of the radiator if your car have one

[@lawrencehopper1027]

@@DULLAHGOSOHARD "Question" Is their a second thermostat on this car? Right above to left a little bit to the one you changed, going into side of head unit.

[@lawrencehopper1027]

I guess I should of watched whole video first before asking that. Some people might miss that. You should change title of video to " How to change Both Thermostats and Thermostat housing if necessary, 2012 Dodge avenger 2.4"

[@otilioguerrero5185]

Video was very helpful got my avenger back on the road thanks

[@jacobtiyeqwt3235]

Thank you this video was very very helpful. 👍 now I’m on my home to do the same job.

[@pedroramirez3271]

Hola buen video, pero tengo una pregunta ¿vienen los dos termostatos o solo 1 ?

[@Rushtallica]

Hi! I was able to go mostly by your instructions to fix my 2010 Sebring; there were just a couple extra parts to undo the air filter. And a few hoses required some light pushing with a slotted screwdriver to get a bit loose so that I could wrestle them off. I didn't see any sign of breakage or warping of the plastic housing; just the square-ish gasket seemed fairly flat, and the thermostat that goes against the engine had rubber that was very flat and started coming apart easily. So I bought just that new thermostat for about $15.00 and a $2.99 square-ish gasket and put it all back together. I noticed at first that my heater wasn't getting hot afterward while idling. I drove a couple minutes and it kicked in. After the car is warmed up, the thermostat gauge also gets just a bit above halfway then cycles to just below halfway. I'll re-check fluid levels tomorrow but didn't see any sign of new leakage. I'm very grateful to people such as yourself who have taken the time to post such great vids and helpful information! Thanks, and I hope you are able to get some great help whenever you may need it, as well!!!!

[@smetriastarr3951]

Rushtallica Yes indeed

[@vladimirvivanco4489]

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[@vladimirvivanco4489]

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[@britavega]

Do you have to change the entire housing just to change the thermostat? I've already change the sensor and about to change the thermostat, but keep the original housing. At least that is my plan. I hope this works. Really tired of my car overheating. Thanks, for the helpful video!

[@se7enone8ight]

Not sure if you're still looking for an answer but the 2 thermostats from your original housing can be removed and replaced if you want to reuse it. I would just give it a quick check for cracks.

[@britavega]

@@se7enone8ight thanks David. I replaced the thermostat housing and was good for 2 weeks. Then it started over heating again. I changed the water pump and the thermostat housing again finally fixed the problem.

[@djsi38t]

The housing warps over time and needs to be replaced.really a good idea after 80000 miles if your changing the thermostat.

[@DevinKhari]

Is the thermostat inside or outside the water outlet housing system?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

One inside and one right where the housing meets the engine

[@ehsas8676]

Good job bro. I have one question changing Oring and seal do not make sense? Why we shuld chang all housing, because I have same problem only leak. Thanks

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Because the plastic break down and become week from all the heat from the engine so it's best to change the whole thing and dont look back there for years

[@ehsas8676]

@@DULLAHGOSOHARD Thanks bro. Saeed from Saudi Arabia

[@Hontzer916]

I have a 2012 Avenger. My heater indicator shows just below the halfway mark so the car is blowing luck warm air. I suspect a thermostat. Can I just replace the thermostat instead of the housing?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Yes you can but most time they sell them together

[@Hontzer916]

Thanks for the response

[@deangoings]

I just now attempted to change it out on a 2010 dodge caliber. I'm no mechanic lol. for done reason I cannot get the thermostat to go into the block properly. It doesn't just snap into the housing nor can you put it into the block before you put the housing in. damn I'm frustrated.

[@CarlosAguilar-kd1fl]

Lleva 2 termostatos? Hay que tirar el aceite?

[@carlosminnesota]

My Chrysler has an issue of only distributing heat on the driver side, none on passenger side. I've replaced all the actuators and thought of doing a flush but would replacing this part help this situation? I noticed it has an electrical plug in so maybe that will help once replaced?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

That plug you see on it is for the temperature sensor am not sure of this will help that problem

[@feboogi]

is there suppose to be a wax like coating on the coolant bleeder valve? cheers

[@daddykelsey]

great video but l did not see any gasset silicone replayed to the engian block there was orange one there before do i need again ?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

You you dont need any just clean the area properly

[@daddykelsey]

@@DULLAHGOSOHARD ok.thank you very much and thank you for getting back to me so fast .your the man .🍻🍻🍻

[@dannypalmer7701]

You should show that part soon as you got it off so we can see it

[@2livecruz]

I forgot where the Inlet and outlet heater core hoses go to ? Is the left heater core hose the out let and does it connects to the top or bottom of the thermostat housing?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

I dont Remember check the comments i answer that question already

[@timgiesin4025]

Very good video I'm glad I found you

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Am glad i could help

[@dkinneary]

Nice job. Clear instructions. It looks like someone had tried to stop the leak with red silicon. Was the thermostat housing cracked?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

dkinneary yeah it was leaking

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

+dkinneary thank you

[@bricktownsfinest7649]

dkinneary but doesn’t it need silicon so it doesn’t leak. Just so it’s not stuck when removing again

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

No it doesn't leak it seal good with the new rubber gasket

[@cliffbench2892]

There is red antifreeze

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Glad I could help you guys, hit the subscribe button for me thanks for the support

[@sadam320]

Dullah Goso hard what problem the car came in for?

[@sheltonrayford219]

Dullah Goso hard so I have to change that whole piece not just the thermostat

[@mxgirlnv]

do they sell just the three gaskets for the whole piece that you took off I know part of it is thermostat housing but the whole piece that butts up to the block is technically called what water outlet housing? cause I see it called both thermostat housing but mine is leaking from the first port from the front of car where it butts up to the block (sorry I hope that makes sence) please help

[@mxgirlnv]

by the way good video!👍

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

You are correct it is a water outlet / thermostat housing they should sell just the rubber gasket

[@davidcook3602]

Good video.. nice work! I have a leak in this area. Any thoughts before going in would be helpful!

[@MonteezyEmAll]

Amazing video thanks!

[@Snowman3g]

If the thermostat housing is leaking from where the thermostats are at should I just change the whole housing or just the thermostats? I took a long. Road trip and my avenger would heat up a little then come back down I would turn the heater on and Temperature would drop. The I noticed some leakage where the thermostats are at. Your video is great you got yourself a new subscriber

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Change the whole thing

[@djsi38t]

The whole thing.its leaking because the housing gets warped over time and the rubber gasket breaks down.

[@michaelyu3505]

perfect,thank you so much for the video!

[@davebrooks9249]

I was wondering about the heater hoses which one goes to which one on the firewall, the one on top from the water outlet goes to the top of firewall or the bottom one, and the bottom one etc.... I appreciate your response...

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Dave Brooks the bottom on the firewall goes to the top on the outlet

[@tiks27OO]

I changed the radiator coolant hose on my Dodge Avenger and the coolant light turned on after and my car says it’s over heating. What em I not doing right? I would appreciate your reply thank you

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Melissa Hernandez try to bleed the system properly

[@calishblanco]

That seems like simple job,I had the same replaced by a mechanic here in California,to be exact the name is nave automotive in novato CA, a few days after it was replaced,the check engine light came on, I went to a friend or mine and hook the machine and it was the p0128 lower coolant temp,so I called the place and their told me to take it back and so their can check it, I did and their nicely told me that I their will reset the computer and if it comes back their will assume that their gimme the wrong thermostat and their will replaced I sure hope so,after 700 buck! Light came back and I called them so their told me to take it back and I did,for my surprise their told me that their gonna check it again and go from there, next their tell me that is has 3 codes now! Thermostat oil and some coolant flush! But their couldn't get the thermostat that day till later, I live about an HR away and I couldn't wait,so their ask me again if I can go back again another day! I'm just hopping that their fix it this time and their not gonna play the same game. But at least I know how to do iT myself ........but their sure did it cause is under their warranty.

[@brozobob]

How long in hours did the job take?

[@dannypalmer7701]

what about the second thermostat how do you install it.?

[@michaelyu3505]

Hey,at 5:10,you placed a new o-ring,do you know what's that o-ring's name,cause I bought the housing, but without that O-ring.I tried to search on the internet, but all i found is the gasket for the thermostat,thank you for your help!

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Try look for water outlet oring but you probably have to take your old oring to get the correct size

[@naturalcare2373]

have the same problem, thanks for the video.

[@strifefire9522]

Hey bud, great video. It helped me a lot but one thing if you can tell me is the two smaller hoses in the back. How does that plug back in? The top plug into the top and the bottom into the bottom? Or does it cross?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

tyson todacheeny the bottom one on the firewall goes to the on the outlet

[@lwlanning]

I am just wanting to know if you had to change the heater hoses. I read somewhere that on 2008 you need to change the heater hoses to 2009 is that true. also cant you just add a gasket of silicone instead of replacing the whole thing. thanks for your response and liked your video

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

If the hoses not cut or dry rot and they are not leaking no need to change them, yes you can add silicone as long as when you finish its not leaking

[@tevitamafi4767]

when i take my thermostat housing out, there isnt much coolant coming out. There is coolant in the resevoir, but the car is overheating. I put in a new water pump, thermostat, and radiator hoses. What could be the issue?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Tevita Mafi make sure you take off the radiator cap and pour coolant in there full it all the way up with the car running

[@REDKANE]

It has two thermastats

[@kingreen06]

My housing unit came with 2 o rings wher does the smaller one go

[@felicitybogowith1446]

Temperature sensor

[@martinbatrez5801]

what size of tools it to do ,please

[@gurpreetthind705]

hi i just changed it but the temp gauge wont rise above 1/4 mark

[@percyg9561]

Least it ain’t hot 😭

[@V5869]

Any special coolant bleeding procedures??

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

There is no nipple just full it up all the way and drive it and around until it warm up then let it cool and add more coolant if it need any more

[@DraconisElibane]

@@DULLAHGOSOHARD This was one of the things I was looking for with questions about. Thank you!

[@britavega]

I've gotten everything off that you did. My housing will not budge. I can't take it off. 😪 My car keeps over heating so I knownit needs to be changed. Ugh.

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

You probably miss taking out a bolt just look over all the bolts spot

[@britavega]

@@DULLAHGOSOHARD Hi. I took out the 2 bolts on the side and the 1 bolt in the back. Still nada. It's just sitting there with nothing else holding it on.

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

@Brittney Moore they're about 3 bolts holding it to the side of the engine make sure you have the correct one

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

You have ig can send me a picture or video let me see what you took out

[@gelaciotorres4956]

I have an antifreeze leak coming off of there do i change the hole peace or jus the thermostat.

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Its best to change the whole piece so you dont have to worry about that for a long while plus its not that expensive

[@brokensmile8487]

Thats exactly what I did thanks :)

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

broken smile good to know I could help go ahead and subscribe thanks for the support

[@andrewblakesley4178]

Do u have to drain all of the coolant out, by removing the drain plug on the radiator, in order to change out the thermostat? Or, can u just do it exactly how u do it in the video, with something to catch the coolant that spills out, when u remove the thermostat housing? Thank u, in advance, for ur help. I was about to drain the radiator, until I saw ur video. I will await ur response, because it will save me a lot of time and will be a lot easier, if I don't have to drain all the coolant out.

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Its more easier to do it the way i do it because i don't recommend reusing the old coolant

[@andrewblakesley4178]

Thank u for ur help! I greatly appreciate it. U saved me a lot of time.

[@Wak3thehealthup]

Andrew Blakesley how did that work out for you not draining the Radiator I’m having the same problem thx

[@fredfoster4755]

Where did you find the gasket and o ring that go back to the engine, the round ones.

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Check the link in the description

[@grumps91GT]

What is the torque spec on the bolts? I removed mine using 10ftlbs, but i feel that is too loose.

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

+Marcello Asturias check the video description I just update it base on what I found on all data

[@grumps91GT]

Hey thanks for the reply. I found something similar to that. Thanks for the info. I converted the 159 in lbs to 13.25 lbs when i tighten it back up. Looks like the original bolts might have backed off a bit which resulted for my leak.

[@charleslynn3921]

good vd thanks

[@dannypalmer7701]

You didntvshow how to install the second thermostat and which way is backwards or if they the same size

[@dannypalmer7701]

You should show how long the bolts are to the camera and what that part looks like

[@dannypalmer7701]

You should show how long the bolts are to the camera and what that part looks like

[@dannypalmer7701]

which way is backwards.Are they the same size or what?

[@dannypalmer7701]

Didnt see anything you did.

[@dannypalmer7701]

move that dam wire away

[@JIMMYjfm]

What size bolts hold the thermostat housing

[@zainalsalimi8948]

Great Video that was helpful really, can you instruct us on how to bleed this car please ? I tried to bleed it but couldn't find a bleeding valve !! is there any bleeding valve in this car ?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

There is no bleeding valve i would suggest full the radiation from the filler neck and let it warm up so the thermostat can open and and check it again when its cold and top it off if it need any more

[@zainalsalimi8948]

well, since I couldn't find the bleeding valve i did what you said here. But was hesitating from my procedure this answer is confirming to my work thank you very much!

[@lawrencehopper1027]

@@zainalsalimi8948 I have this car ,and i pul off temperture sending unit and top off there,somtimes air gets trapped their. Its on Thermostat housing.

[@V5869]

Are there any Torque Specs for the bolts??

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Yes check in the description box

[@brokensmile8487]

If it's just a thermostat replacement, why replace the housing?

[@akustaka]

The housing is made of plastic and exposed to rapid heating/cooling from ambient temperature, coolant flowing through it, and the heat from the engine. It gets brittle and cracks easily over time. Not to mention the Dodge Avenger of this model with that housing, has TWO thermostats. So why not get a fresh housing that comes with 2 new thermostats, and the peace of mind knowing that the new housing should last while. The two thermostats (if buying from reputable brands) cost upwards of 55-85 dollars depending on the brands. the new housing using with OEM thermostats is roughly 110 after taxes. Not to mention if your gonna take it off why not just replace it with a new one :)

[@jeremy36382]

So how long does it take to replace a thermostat in a 2015 Chrysler 200??

[@brokensmile8487]

I replaced it with in a hour. Drained the coolant from the radiator and two bolts on the housing. A fast job really.

[@dannypalmer7701]

MORE EXPLAINING WOUPD HELP AND WHAT SIZE BOLTS ECT AND SHOW THE BOLT HOLES AND SHOW THE UNDERSIDE OF PARTS.ECT.

[@rolandoarevalo4238]

Would this work on the 2013 200 ?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Rolando Arevalo yes from 2014 down

[@angelaread3715]

Good!

[@reggiecoaxum5628]

2008 Avengers have 2 thermostats. Can you post a video with that process?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Reggie Coaxum it's the same thing this have 2 thermostat

[@lawrencehopper1027]

He actually shows both being changed,but if you don't pay close attention to video it's easy to miss. First one he shows where to line up tab on Thermostat on housing and the second one he just drops in while Thermostat housing is laying on the car.

[@davidrodriguez-uq1yt]

muy bién hecho¡¡

[@MrGilbert1515]

Are the 2 thermostats the same?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

+gilbert cadena no, one is smaller

[@deevick4270]

Why u didn’t not use silicone on the housing

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

dee vick it dont need it

[@deevick4270]

Dullah Goso hard u didn’t bleed it in this video

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

dee vick no i did not

[@dallasgombash5381]

What about the other thermostat?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

I changed both of there they both located in that housing

[@dexscreenerbets]

Thank you.

[@alfredbedolla9745]

Is this thermostat 170 or a 203?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Alfred Bedolla the housing come with 2 thermostat i dont know which one is which one smaller than one

[@antoniomayoral]

Hi, i change thermostat but temperature now increase i think the water is not pass , whst is wrong, i have Avenger 2013

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Antonio Mayoral Romo Check the fan and make sure you bleed the system properly

[@antoniomayoral]

Dullah Gosohard yes the fan is ok, i think not purge the radiator, how drain the radiator? Because the water is not pass

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Antonio Mayoral Romo did you change both thermostat and you can drain the radiator by removing the lower radiator hose and there should be a bleeder on the bottom of the radiator to drain it

[@djsi38t]

Air gets in the system,you have to seal a tall funnel in the radiator and fill it with anti freeze,air will rise to the highest point in the system that's why a tall funnel with a tight seal to the rad will become the highest point.then air will work its way to the funnel and out.also squeeze the rad hose to help push out air.and you can pull the temp sensor to help air to escape.run the engine with heater on high to do this.

[@marlonbuchholz3277]

That was a really good video but you left out the part where you either put new O-rings in or use sealer of some sort that would have been a very helpful thing to show someone taking it out and putting it back in doesn't fix the the problem you need to seal it or do something in the video did not show that why

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

I didn't put back the old part and the new parts came with the orings so i didn't have to put any form of sealer on it and i change it because it was leaking

[@dannypalmer7701]

Cant understand a word your saying.Just a low mumble.Why cant you speak louder and clear?

[@dannypalmer7701]

Cant see what your doing

[@kingc1374]

What was wrong with this car? Having a problem with a 200. The heater is not working comes on hot then goes cold after a few minutes

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

KingC1 maybe something wrong going with your ac control or heater actuator

[@kingc1374]

Dullah Gosohard the controls inside the car?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

KingC1 yes

[@kingc1374]

Dullah Gosohard ok thanks

[@marilynmerchant7027]

Do you still ise this page ???

[@marilynmerchant7027]

Ima single mom with no males to ask for help i replaced my cool hose and cap piece after it broke now coolant tank is bubbling and its over heating ...should I bleed the cooliant or could it be my thermostat ?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

@@marilynmerchant7027 it could be that or the fans make sure the fans is working

[@michmang2g208]

I think the reason why you have a hundred and four thumbs down is because mechanics don't want you to show this video cuz it's not really hard to do it yourself and why pay someone an arm and a leg

[@dannypalmer7701]

Your not explaining anything.

[@SergioGonzalez-ko6pd]

Ol

[@dannypalmer7701]

move that dam wire and that dam pipe away!

[@deeb169]

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[@silviamolina1883]

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