How to Replace Thermostat 96-04 Nissan Pathfinder

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[@danielj.ljr.]

Emphasis on thermostat, not on additional components.

[@larkincurtis8566]

very competent automotive technician and presenter

[@seanstokes3276]

I'm told there is a second thermostat in my 2000 nissan pathfinder se vg33? you refer to one?

[@oscarladino6471]

Excelente explicación Pero No es necesario desarmar tanto para acceder al termostato Yo solo desocupo el radiador por abajo, desconecto la manguera superior para darme espacio luego desconecto la manguera que va al termostato y con una extensión la copa adecuada y un rache o matraca quitó los 3 tornillos para luego retirar la base del termostato y listo

[@BrassMtn]

Holy heck! That is a lot of work for a thermostat replacement.

[@aliceg9298]

Great help....real good job on detailed repair.....perfect

[@1AAuto]

+Alice G Thanks for checking us out. 1AAuto.com

[@kenmcduffie9849]

Very useful information, but my 2002 Pathfinder's thermostat is built into the housing; it's one piece. Now what about the rear thermostat?

[@samirizquierdo584]

my pathfinder started to heat up. I turbed it off when it was almost 3 quarters hot. I checked all over and there was no leaks anywhere. I let it cool off and checked the coolant level and it was missing very little. I topped it off. and drove it for about 20 minutes and it didnt heat up. The temp stayed below the half mark where it usually is. May this be a thermostat issue or a bad water pump. Some feedback would be appreciated.

[@1AAuto]

+Samir Izquierdo We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@JorgePereira-e1y]

Great info , I apréciete your time and instrucción how to work on a I QX4 I have a 98. One , I don’t need to replace parts for now but I love to keep my infinity running , thanks again !

[@Jordan-sv3pu]

Is this a joke all this to change a thermostat?

[@milo6258]

Your video provides great educational training and great video captured techniques. The best of the best hands-on video (5 stars). Do you have any video to troubleshoot and repair coolant leak for Nissan SUV extera 2001?

[@1AAuto]

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[@soundthecymbals]

The best tutorial video where he takes all sorts of things apart unnecessarily, just to film the video "better," and doesn't even explain this anywhere except for 21 minutes into the video! That's not going to waste anyone's time, or anything

[@gregorysorce1898]

Great video. Though I don't own this type of vehicle, it was very educational and clear to a novice like me.

[@Checheno24]

Great 👍 video thanks 🙏

[@on1ytheb3st]

Does this also apply to the 3.5L engine on a 2002 Pathfinder?

[@1AAuto]

At this moment, this is the closest how-to video we have to your vehicle, which is very similar to the one you have. The steps may not be 100% the same, but should contain an adequate amount of information necessary for accomplishing this task.

[@nimnestl]

No, it does not. It doesn't apply to 01-04 US domestic market Pathfinders, as they're all 3.5's. Typical 1A Auto bs phishing title.

[@brennantodd6534]

The Philips head screw by the lower hose is the drain!

[@ddkim619]

Similar procedures for a 2006 pathfinder?

[@1AAuto]

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[@mC-sl9ki]

I use CRC freeze off spray and it does the trick for those rusty bolts and nuts ..it worked on my positive battery cable

[@misaelgarcia4299]

Whats the bleeding procedure? Do you have a video on that?

[@thanh425]

Thanks for this video.

[@olivi3339]

Does not apply to 3.5L pathfinder.... only need to take off fan shroud.

[@1AAuto]

+olivi333 Thank you for your feedback!

[@glenniz1]

@@1AAuto On the 3.5L (R50) motor, there are two thermostats. One is at the front of the motor next to the water pump, and the other is at the back of the block, under the entire intake manifold.

[@marcusjohnson6465]

What about the 2nd thermostat

[@Supreme0777777]

No gasket for the thermostat housing ? Just RTV?

[@1AAuto]

+Supreme0777777 That is correct. You may notice that the housing in the video had RTV on it and no gasket. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@olivi3339]

Does not cover r50 pathfinder. And, none of that other stuff has to come out. Not even the plastic shroud. I just did one. It does require some blind bolt inserting. I recommend you change the hose clamps, for the screw type. Also, a mirror will help..

[@josemanuelgarcia7659]

Really? I was wondering the same thing. Replacing mine tomorrow and didn't want to remove all of the above. I'll give it a try on my r50

[@soundthecymbals]

@@josemanuelgarcia7659 how did this work for you?

[@Calicaveman]

SO I HAVE TO REMOVE ALL THAT STUFF JUST TO CHANGE THE THERMOSTAT?!?!?

[@katielyb]

Pretty much. But that's just the thermostat in the front though. There's an additional one that's even more difficult to replace behind the motor on the driver's side. It's referred to as a "water valve" but is just your basic run of the mill thermostat.

[@soundthecymbals]

Haha actually no, and he even explains this, 21 minutes in. How nice

[@bigpeter2767]

You pulled everything out for the sake of the video or because this is part of the last video and you are changing the timing belt?

[@aliceg9298]

If you notice,there is a drain screw drain plug right above the support bracket,remove and unscrew the plug & drain the radiator,,if the drain plug gets damaged, cheap part at Napa auto parts

[@waltermiller249]

What bleeding procedure?

[@katielyb]

You have to go through a process to make sure there are no air bubbles within the coolant system because it can cause a lot of problems. Generally you start your vehicle while filling with coolant so that the thermostat will open and the air bubbles will rise up to the radiator opening. They you put more coolant in and repeat until no more bubbles emerge. There are a few tricks to doing this but I'm not yet familiar.

[@bartololara1288]

Very.good. Thanks

[@leonaragonez7627]

Ahhh. 3.3 VG. Not for Late 01 - 04

[@randylandry5332]

This is so much just for a thermostat

[@Thomas-ju2ek]

Looks nothing like my water pump

[@greenteambc]

Jeeesus lol 15 dollar part and 600 in labour lol

[@XonURhed1970]

Will this also apply to an infinity qx4?

[@crazyidiot5309]

Anything with a VG33 if I'm not mistaken.

[@katielyb]

For the most part. There are a few variations between the two vehicles. One being a new headlamp is gonna cost you $99.99.