How To Replace A Thermostat In A 2002 Toyota Avalon 1MZ-FE The Quick Way

[@robertwhite9508]

Hey Steven Thx for Video and you may want to change your upper Motor mount, I saw it has huge cracks in your video :)

[@9inethpower]

You forget about the possible air bubble When removing a thermostat there could be a air bubble.....so make sure after installing the thermostat that you allow to run while the radiator cap is removed allowing the air in the engine to release the possibility of the air bubble reive it 1 to 3 times till you see the antifreeze go down and allow to go back to normal then top off with more antifreeze if needed

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

absolutely!

[@kingofring3399]

​@@stevensautomotiveexperience my car temp still below the mid after changing the thermostat, any suggestions? Also my antifreeze coolant the hose is broken that connected to radiator is this the problem?

[@TevinHarris-jk1gw]

@@kingofring3399might be the coolant temp sensor

[@kingofring3399]

@@TevinHarris-jk1gw it's 188/187/186 F, in high way motion , I think normal for Toyota Camry .. when checked with obd scanner

[@desiderious1]

Interesting video but it comes up short because you did not show the actual removal of the bad thermostat but only the conclusion.

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

You're right John, I lost the footage for that one, therefore I had to cut it short. I appreciate you watching!

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

@UCYp5UrJUIaTA3NiWWoG9sGA Thanks! You don't state what your issue is but I'm guessing your vehicle is overheating. I would make sure your cooling system is topped off and air is bled out completely, your thermostat opens up at around 190-195 degrees farenheit which is the same time your fans should come on. If the fans run good with straight battery power I would suggest troubleshooting as per wiring diagram. (Simple check is fuses & relays to start) Repair manual is probably saying 9 liters of total coolant in the entire system, if you replaced your thermostat it would most likely take about 3 liters or so.

[@desiderious1]

@@stevensautomotiveexperience I understand, thank you for posting this video because it still helps.

[@leehall7852]

John like to 👀 see the 🌭 hotdog going in the bun

[@lakemechanic6930]

I didn't see you take the radiator hose off the thermostat housing. Is that necessary or can one skip it?

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

No need for that, you can skip that step.

[@austinhampton4529]

I just did this today and it was awful.. not because it was genuinely hard but it's tedious and I actually had to remove the battery and pull the start back to get clearance for the housing so I can pull the thermostat that threw up coolant all over the transmission

[@tomroberts9152]

You mentioned removing the starter incase the housing and inlet tube need replacement. Can the tube be removed from the housing while housing is fastened in place, and then remove the housing? My housing may be leaking is why I ask. Also, is there a seal or gasket for the housing?

[@hpw-ws6bj]

Just to share some tech data. The 1mz-fe radiator fan should kick on at 195.8deg F for a few seconds. And turns off when temp drop back down to 194. If lower radiator hose is cold or just warm thermostat most likely stuck closed. Temp switches may not activate to turn rad fan on because they're on radiator and/or thermostat housing and radiator coolant will stay relatively low while engine coolant is overheated due to no coolant circulation from a stuck closed thermostat.

[@boodeesparx1192]

Bro literally didn't show himself doing anything lmao

[@emilianoquetzalli3036]

Hi love the video very helpful Can you help me with few questions, My fans are not turning on , i checked the motors they work but some how they dont get power ? Also how much coolant they take ? My 2000avalon manual says 9 liters but after 3 liters its fill up,i had the radiator clean , thanks for any help you can give me

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

I apologize for the late response, I just realized I responded to your question a while back to the wrong person. Anyways, Thanks for watching! You don't state what your issue is but I'm guessing your vehicle is overheating. I would make sure your cooling system is topped off and air is bled out completely, your thermostat opens up at around 190-195 degrees Fahrenheit which is the same time your fans should come on. If the fans run good with straight battery power I would suggest troubleshooting as per wiring diagram. (Simple check is fuses & relays to start) Repair manual is probably saying 9 liters of total coolant in the entire system, if you replaced your thermostat it would most likely take about 3 liters or so.

[@AngelChavez-fz5nk]

Do you have to draint the coolant

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

Yes sir, I would strongly recommend it, unless you want a large amount of coolant gushing out of the thermostat housing and accumulating on top of your transmission. Just open up your radiator petcock valve and let it drain. Thanks for watching!

[@AngelChavez-fz5nk]

@@stevensautomotiveexperience thank you so much. I have 2000 toyota avalon

[@robertmaybeth3434]

Steven you replaced that dog bone mount by now right? Doesnt look good

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

Yes, It has been Replaced.

[@josephniehorster4913]

I think changing my thermostat is gonna be way easier than listening to his music

[@terryhofer4]

I got a leak on this side of the engine can't find it any advice , had it less than a month

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

You'll have to be more specific, which side passenger or driver side? what kind of leak? slow? constant?

[@angusbeatrecords5879]

How did you get the housing out

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

I apologize I lost the footage for that, It's tricky, I didn't take it completely out just enough to sneak the thermostat out. Hope you fixed your overheating issue. Thanks!

[@mlez7197]

how much do they charge for this kind of job? thanks in advance

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

I would imagine being around 2 hrs of labor give or take. If you're asking dollar amount,that would be whatever labor rate is plus parts, tax and shop supplies.

[@trdadam2325]

@@stevensautomotiveexperience how about a high / low ballpark figure on that price or mabe an average price ? please or at the very least what would you personally charge for this exact engine 1mz-fe 🤔 please.

[@scottlubsen9004]

Approximately $500. I'm at Toyota,that's the quote they gave me.

[@mitomr.twiceasnice4358]

Toyota OEM part # 90916-03129, ok got it. Thanks for the video.

[@9inethpower]

Yeah mann!! Thanx I'm going for it maybe I'll video my DIY really thanks

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

You're welcome!

[@maychieus]

Great video very help full, thanks guy

[@siddiqiking9450]

Now a good detail video

[@serg4794]

I managed to do this but when I was putting the housing back on one of the threads for the nut broke.

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

ouch! hope you were able to repair that, thanks for watching keep checking back for upcoming content!

[@manuelguerrero2353]

I replaced the thermostat, but I didn't know that the bald had to go up, and when I poured the coolant it leaked it all, did the bald facing up spill all the liquid? PLEASE HELP ANYONE 🙏

[@emilianoquetzalli3036]

How do i check the temperature of the engine?

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

To get an accurate reading you need an obd scan tool.

[@emilianoquetzalli3036]

Thanks so helpful

[@bryantherich]

Your didn't show removal

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

You're right. its hard to record and work at the same time and my gopro wasn't working at the time so I did the best I could I apologize for the incovenience.

[@toupsclassroomtoupsclassro9557]

appreciate the ideas, but would have like to have seen a pro put it on and give some tips like don't put anything around the gasket............stuff to help the novice just some ideas maybe you can edit some tips ty

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

Noted!

[@bluemax229]

You should have shown your work! No one comes to YouTUbe to watch a "how-to" video that doesn't show the steps.

[@Justin1020304]

Extensions and a 1/4 inch ratchet is all you need. Did this on a 94 v6 I had, first time doing it, took me about an hour, just have to make sure the gasket fits perfectly and sit properly so when you put the housing back in and doesn’t move

[@crimsonlion9741]

I removed the top two nuts, where is the third?

[@lakemechanic6930]

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[@manuelrivas9141]

Help full video ,the music makes it hard to listen to the guy.

[@David-cc8wv]

Why is my thermostat stuck?

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

Heat causes that, especially if it overheated. Use a flathead screwdriver and pry it out from different angles. Thanks for watching!

[@David-cc8wv]

I can't take out old one

[@mj-7444]

95 camry, Why they do me like this 🤦‍♂️

[@mj-7444]

I see it, Your the man

[@anoonymoose196]

How am i supposed to hear you talk when you put music over it? Cmon man

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

I will reconsider adding music next time.

[@antrinh5525]

u put the thermostat backward .

[@stevensautomotiveexperience]

haha funny joke!

[@arielchavez3118]

No enseño nada

[@quanny185]

no help