How to Replace the thermostat on the Dodge Challenger 2008-2018

Do you need to Replace the thermostat on your Dodge Challenger 2008 - 2018 but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Dodge Challenger 2008 - 2018 manual covers petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual haynes.com/en-us/dodge/challe...
What's covered:
Chrysler 300, 2005-2018
Dodge Charger, 2006-2018
Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008
Dodge Challenger, 2008-2018
Exclusions:
Does not include information specific to diesel engine, all-wheel drive models or Hellcat/Demon models.

[@mikewesner1953]

I'd be pretty upset if he dented the side of my car with those jack stands.

[@DBluntman]

Thanks for the video , really helped alot ... much appreciated.

[@jamesmartin1659]

Professional Video with precise instructions. Thank you

[@jedixwolf]

🌟Great Vid...Do you have torque specs for the Transmission oil Pan bolts

[@hgf_chriss2378]

is all that necessary to change the thermostat? I can see it right under the air intake

[@MightyMouse27RayRice]

it’s really not bro just get to the thermostat after removing the intake and make sure you don’t spill the coolant everywhere. he did a lot of extra steps i guess it’s the professional way

[@wavyj1776]

@@MightyMouse27RayRice if you don’t drain the coolant, won’t it go every where when you remove the hose??

[@receded]

​@@wavyj1776some will come out, I would just hold the hose upward with something and whatever spills out the housing I'd just refill and bleed. If you go that route

[@00oo00o0]

الشرح واضح جدا شكرا

[@BIG117465]

Why do I need to take the belt off?

[@geo_no_go2657]

I'm guessing so you don't get any coolant on the belt, which can cause it to slip.

[@receded]

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[@page76metalcraft19]

You don't .. in fact you don't have to disconnect the battery, you don't have to chalk the wheels, or take off the belt.

[@bricepierre848]

When does the check engine light go away?

[@GuzZi662]

sometimes, u need to use the thermostat from the dealership, or mopar in this case, that s how the code goes away in the computer

[@Xavii.97.Phx.Az.602]

I’m going to cut corners and skip the coolant draining. I am not flushing the system . How much coolant can possibly be wasted from the thermostat location ? Not much

[@michaelcolamarino2730]

Why do you remove the belt? So fluids don't get on it? Thanks

[@michaelcolamarino2730]

Just finished this job. The belt will definitely get soaked when you remove the antifreeze hose. Removing and reinstalling the belt actually took 2 mins. Not bad at all. It's best to remove it.👌 Total time getting tools and cleaning up less than 2 hours.

[@DreDaGreat1234]

Imma just go to dealership

[@SNKR_HEAD83]

Yep

[@rolandoalanis5598]

Bruhh💀😭😭

[@whappening523]

Bruh i just said the same thing 😭

[@DreDaGreat1234]

@@whappening523 I ended up doing it myself, it wasn’t bad at all

[@adriannagarcia5600]

LMAOOOOO FR

[@garciahome6036]

At time index 5:22, the torque settings for thermostat housing bolts are stated as 108 inch-Lbs. This torque setting broke the bolt. Why so high a torque setting? Some car wheel lug nut settings can be 80 Lbs. I do not see how the stress of the water pressure in the coolant system can be more than the stress on wheel lug nuts (???).

[@taningarcia4527]

Wheel lugs are set at ft-lbs, this is inch-lbs

[@garciahome6036]

@@taningarcia4527 So for people with only one torque wrench (lbs), it’s 10.8 lbs.

[@joelime2918]

@@garciahome6036 no it would be 9 ft lbs

[@JeshieWafflez]

So what you're saying is 'don't do this by yourself,' go to the dealership or another mechanic who has the proper tools. How about instead, I just never purchase a car like this?

[@wulhfww9048]

Every car is gonna have its problems some sooner than others some rare but a vehicle is to be driven around, overtime its parts are going to wear out, you sound a like a girl that doesn't like getting their hands dirty, stick to getting uber rides or your parents driving you around 😂

[@phillippierce8330]

Seriously? I mean how could the car roll and the jack stand was insane. This guy did serious body damage. Find another video

[@SaladBowlPecker]

Wait too many steps. Not building a spashiip

[@paulmohney5715]

priced the repair on google and it came up around $450, vs $50 or so for the stat, and 150 for new coolant. Figuring at 125,000 miles it's about time for a change. Working on the son in law's car, Personally my cars are much more sedate, ergo no battery in the trunk cause there's no room, under the hood

[@page76metalcraft19]

Way too many unnecessary steps. Haha