Replacing Thermostat on 2016 Dodge Charger 3.6L P0128 Thermostat rationality || Dodge overheating

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[@MrSupernova111]

How often should a thermostat be replace as preventative maintenance on a Honda Accord?

[@pauljoey7977]

Never.

[@Simon_Cow]

After 100,000 miles.

[@ziminarblaze9670]

If the code comes up 😁

[@coltonkovacs968]

Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke

[@hasanainsholi6427]

People who do such work and post it r true hero’s

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup glad to help all the people out there and will contribute to help and educated

[@freddysoriano6058]

@@RBTheMechanicplease help the previous owner I guess didn’t take care of my now new dodge charger replaced this but the blots don’t stay the bolts look good but it’s stays lose and doesn’t grab on correctly how do I do this ig it’s called lock washer?

[@cclturn]

Just followed your steps exactly - check engine light went away and saved $750 vs what the Stealership was asking. Thank you!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice good job bro!!!

[@MikeSheehan-vn2yd]

This video was beyond helpful. Followed step by step and was able to do the replacement start to finish within 20 minutes. Thank you for this, saved me a ton of money!!!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice good job!!!

[@freddysoriano6058]

@@RBTheMechanichow do I know when to stop bleeding it? And what coolant do I need to use

[@cholosoy8511]

Thank you!!!! You just saved me hundreds of dollars. The replacement is so simple I couldn’t believe I almost paid the stealership for it

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah easy!!! Make sure u bleed the air at end

[@cholosoy8511]

I did. Actually I had a small accident where I opened the valve first and then started my car, so coolant sprayed all over the place 😂😂😂 I wiped all out with degreaser and soapy water, and added more coolant to get it again to right level. Heat works perfectly and the coolant’s needle stayed right in the middle after an hour of solid driving, so I’m guessing I should be good to go. Thank you again

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@cholosoy8511 oh ok!! Success at the end

[@cholosoy8511]

@@RBTheMechanicat least I know now what NOT to do next time 😂😂

[@biggiecheese8]

Thank you for the video brother! Made this process quick and painless!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup glad to help

[@lisaguilmain9746]

Thank you for posting such a thorough video; believe I can do this repair now!

[@RBTheMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@donjefe5190]

Thank you for this. Your work is greatly appreciated 🙏🏾

[@RBTheMechanic]

Glad to help!

[@juansanson]

Great video and alternate way of draining the coolant.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Glad you liked it!

[@mimiwasnothere]

Thank u ! My trans temp wouldn’t go up. Wasn’t over heating. And brought it to a shop and tried to charge me 250 for it, fluid change, and temperature gauge replacement. Even though I bought the stuff for it! Will try this tmrw morning !

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah these usully go bad they stay stuck open bit

[@PutmeinthegameCoachChris]

Im replacing mine this weekend!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Cool should be easy

[@smc2pointoh]

I have a 2015 charger and I need to replace my thermostat. After watching your video I do feel confident enough to be able to do this on my own.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Make sure u bleed the air and then take it for test drive

[@smc2pointoh]

@@RBTheMechanic thank you again for the tips. I was able to replace my thermostat by myself

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@smc2pointoh nice job!! Did u bleed it?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@smc2pointoh I took this car for drive on the road after bleeding to make sure the temp stays normal here’s the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpvFXq2qi7WsbqM

[@smc2pointoh]

@@RBTheMechanic yes I did

[@BigBoss-jk1vr]

Really appreciate it quick and easy 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup

[@joshr6712]

Thank you for this video!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

No problem !!! Always here to help save money and time on car repairs

[@andersott]

This guy is awesome. Great video.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thank u!!

[@onepunch4798]

Thanks man !, very informative video was gonna take it to the mechanic. Instead I did it my self took me about 35 minutes with letting the car run etc.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice good job!!!

[@BrovarianMotorWorks]

Great job 👌🏽

[@hayderasad449]

Thank you that was helpful….

[@ramoncruz9910]

Thanks brother.... good information

[@RBTheMechanic]

Welcome!!

[@Hamzadotcom69]

Thank you very much, awesome video, straight to the point no BS.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup thank you!!

[@SteveDonaldsonJr]

Excellent video!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thank u please subscribe

[@ayeyofrank2388]

Very informative thank you

[@RBTheMechanic]

Very welcome!!!!!

[@fleurjeanervens939sl]

You did a great job bro I have the same problem with my car I’m going to that early in the morning thanks

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice!!! Thank you

[@alexanderstefanxandraswedi5835]

Great video sharing brother

[@comathisen]

Nice job.. great video!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thank u

[@freddyg1692]

Thank you Brother for this great video‼️👊🏽😎

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup glad to help

[@freddyg1692]

@@RBTheMechanic Quick question, when does the check engine light turn off after installing the new part?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@freddyg1692 it dosent turn off on its own u have to reset the light with scan tool

[@freddyg1692]

@@RBTheMechanic ok thank you

[@darrylharden203]

Thanks bro

[@cristofermartinez1318]

Thank you for this video. Will the check engine go away by itself once you replace the thermostat? Or is there some manual reset that has to be done?

[@RBTheMechanic]

You need to reset the light with scan tool

[@intergalactical_luv3764]

Thank you for the video. How long do you let the car run with the valve open before you close it and drive the car?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Not long just open it few times once’s u see no more air ur good

[@intergalactical_luv3764]

@@RBTheMechanic ok thank you

[@mohammadawwad839]

Replacing mine this weekend ordered new coolant resovoir and thermostat and new coolant 2 gallons just in case. Might as well 🤷 thanks man

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup do the coolant flush as well Best idea

[@hasanainsholi6427]

Thank u

[@RBTheMechanic]

Welcome

[@thegreatestdylan6256]

Thankyou homie

[@thegreatestdylan6256]

When can u stop releasing the air?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Just do it few times u should see solid streak of fluid

[@samanthasoliz5402]

Will the engine light go away or do we have to do the battery thing?? By the way this was beyond helpful I just changed mine today 😊

[@RBTheMechanic]

No u have to reset it u can buy one of those small scan tools from autozone or disconnect the battery for few minutes. Also make sure u bleed it like I did at the end u don’t have to go crazy like I did but make sure u get the air out after that take it for drive the car and make sure the temp stay in range watch this video of me taking it for drive kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpvFXq2qi7WsbqM

[@samanthasoliz5402]

Thank you ☺️

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@samanthasoliz5402 u welcome always here to help I have ton of other videos on this car… u can always search just by typing the car name and add tv the mechanic at end also add key work like brake job or misfire check engine it will show up lost of videos on the car

[@syedrizvi8488]

Very helpful videos. Bro share your auto repair location.i want to diagnose my honda accord.i m not far from you.

[@g-baby251]

Can I ask why the check engine light 💡 was still on ? Do you have to reset it or does it eventually go off

[@RBTheMechanic]

Oh yeah it wount go off on it’s own unless u run it for few days or so if it detected condition are fixed it might go off but I usully reset it with scan tool

[@coltonalexander5838]

Mainly out of curiosity is there a way to change it without draining all of the anti freeze and is that probably the best option to just drain it?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Only way I did no other way.

[@411childs]

Question for ya. I have a 2015 V6 charger. My check engine light came on and my heat does not work. AC works good. I do not have a code scanner to check but what are the odds this is my issue?

[@RBTheMechanic]

That’s normal for ac to shut down once check engine come on it’s designed to cut off ac for safty reasons also it will cut off remount start so u need to scan and pull the codes and fish the issue then reset the light and it should go back to normal same thing on jeeps

[@Loosa11]

So I know I’m done when the last screw to let out all the air isnt shooting out anymore antifreeze?

[@RBTheMechanic]

It should shoot out streaky streak of coolant no pressure push bubbles just stead streak of coolant

[@zachmchugh]

I had a shop do this 11 months ago and I’m getting this P0128 code again. Should I buy a new thermostat and put it on.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes put in original

[@JJ4848]

Is 215 a normal temperature? That’s what mine is running at since I changed it. Seems a little high no? If I loosen the bleeder straight coolant is coming out so there shouldn’t be any air in there right?

[@RBTheMechanic]

That’s good 195 is best but 215 is on still on the range

[@RedSummer-dt9oz]

Did you ever get the temp sorted out? I’m having the same “problem”

[@mythicmagic6413]

So can i add more coolant to the current coolant?…..nothing will happen?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah that wount bother anything only when u open the system up u need to do this like change of radiator pipes thermostat water pump but adding it is no issue

[@giovanninino8063]

What if i replaced the thermostat and the check engine light still persist? Could it be a temperature sensor or do i just need to manually turn off the check engine light

[@RBTheMechanic]

U need to reset the light after repairs

[@pkurpkle]

So I don’t have to drain it from the bottom I can just drain it from the tube and whatever comes out the thermostat ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup I use long funnel to catch the antifreeze

[@user-nk5rf3fp3e]

I changed mine twice already and the light keeps going on it doesn't overheat at all it check engine light goes on n off what u recommend to do

[@RBTheMechanic]

Did u put in original thermostat?

[@swoleousis9215]

I recently change a thermostat on my dodge charger 2018 and when I press on the gas pedal, it squeeze the coolant hose. Need help.

[@RBTheMechanic]

U need to bleed the air and change out ur radiator cap

[@trystanmarshall1867]

Got the thermostat code on my 2017 dodge charger SXT a few days I am guessing I should replace it

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yupp replace it out it original thermostat and flush out coolant if u got more than 60k miles

[@trystanmarshall1867]

@@RBTheMechanic Ok well thank you

[@vicentearriaga904]

if i replace the thermostat should I change the antifreeze??

[@RBTheMechanic]

Definitely!!!

[@anubis3.691]

What’s the normal coolant temperature supposed to be because I just got that cold on my car and it doesn’t drive like anything is wrong with it and it’s not overheating or anything

[@RBTheMechanic]

Good question i I took this car for drive after repairing it and u can see normal operating temperature here’s the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpvFXq2qi7WsbqM

[@anubis3.691]

Thanks I’m going to watch it now

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@anubis3.691 by the way when u see normal operating temperature that will not show u if thermostat is good or bad it’s just that it might be delayed opening or erly opening so I would just go ahead and change it then bleed the air as I show then drive and confirm it temp is in range.

[@anubis3.691]

@@RBTheMechanic thanks I’ll definitely do that just to be safe

[@geehampton9363]

Question ❓ My number 2 has misfire and bad thermostat also and all the coils had been recently replaced. Are the two related in any way?

[@RBTheMechanic]

No they shouldn’t be related

[@geehampton9363]

Thanks for replying I switch coil and thermostat she's running like a champ now time to try my nerve at finding and changing roller rocker to get rid of the tik

[@shqipe718]

Which coolant was that? The purple mopar 10 year correct?

[@RBTheMechanic]

I think so

[@aarondaz8996]

Would a faulty thermostat cause the AC compressor to stay on?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Not stay on but it can cut it off to protect the system

[@TheEarbiem]

Do you use the same process for a 2016 dodge dart?

[@RBTheMechanic]

I haven’t had those to do yet but if the set up is same yes if thermostat is diffrent and location is diffrent then no

[@Ashbro117]

Hey man, I’m having an overheating issue on my 2015 dodge charger (3.6 V6). Back in July my thermostat was stuck open and it threw a code for it being below regular operating temps. I sent it over to the dealer I bought it from, they claimed they replaced the thermostat, flushed the system and replaced it with new coolant. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, I noticed that my car begins to overheat when I’m idling for long periods of time (drive-thru, stop light, etc) or when I’m parked and the car’s had time to warm up. It ONLY overheats during these situations. If I’m cruising down the road, I don’t have any problems. Now, I took it to a mechanic, he claims there were no coolant leaks, no damage to the water pump or radiator and the fans are kicking on as they should. He said I should just bring it to dodge to have them look it over. I guess I just want to see if someone else has had such a puzzling problem as I have. Could it be something so overlooked as maybe the system wasn’t properly “burped” upon the completion of the new thermostat back in July? And I’m just now noticing it? P.S. I have no lights on my dash and it drives perfectly fine.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Check ur coolant level and start to diagnose fan operation fuses and relays also need attention did u been it Whe u did the thermo but the only hint I had is car over heats when idling that means when it’s moving it gets air from car moving and when u stop there’s no air flow fan might not be working

[@Ashbro117]

@@RBTheMechanic I mean- the fan kicks on, though. It turns on when it should. I actually have a video of it where it was running pretty loud and hard because of the fact that the coolant levels were rising over 235 degrees.

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@Ashbro117 did u replace thermostat and bleed the air?

[@jasonanderson6772]

Having the same issue

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@jasonanderson6772 yup replace the thermostat and bleed the system

[@robertokristen8316]

if this engine check light code was not repaired for long time, what will happen ? i hear loud noise after 20 - 30 min of driving which is increased by pushing on accelerator !!! is it related to unrepaired coolant thermostat ? or something else ! in dodge durango 2012

[@RBTheMechanic]

I don’t think that’s related to the thermostat code and not fixing this code for long time wount harm anything it just unnormal operation temp and if it gets really bad the engine will over heat that’s when it will damage things

[@robertokristen8316]

@@RBTheMechanic thank you for clarification, could be that temperature indicator gives me always lower temperature than real ? and Damage starts after certain temperature, so i hear this noise !!

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@robertokristen8316 it can it’s possable I have seen it but u can feel engine performance weak and coolant will over flow if it get too hot boil out but usully these get stuck and they allow coolant flow and temp is blew low normal which is bad for fuel economy

[@noevillacana3960]

How long would this normally take?

[@RBTheMechanic]

30 minutes

[@loveobviously]

How do you reset the engine light?

[@RBTheMechanic]

With scan tool

[@giovanninino8063]

How far does the valve turn

[@RBTheMechanic]

No answer to that just open one or 2 turns fluid should come out and when filling u will hear hissing

[@rickypadilla6794]

do we have to flush the whole system or just add anti freeze?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Add but if u want to take it further u might as well drain the whole system out

[@rickypadilla6794]

@@RBTheMechanic what about when we let the air out? Do we do it til we see coolant coming out of it?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@rickypadilla6794 yes when u put coolant in if u open it bit u will hear air hissing from there and then violent will come out once’s it’s filled. Then make sure it not move air bubbling and solid streak of cooolant is comming. After that I usully let the coolant circulate and I let the car run and get hot then slightly open it once or twice and all set

[@jacksonsmith1715]

For those that are wondering, the 11-14 is the exact same

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup

[@LSXGh0St98]

Same thing for a 2019 charger v6?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Might be diffrent I think it needs to be bleed for 15 minutes either tubing

[@luciferian3272]

Can the thermostat be removed from the housing?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah but it would t be wise plastic will brake the house is prolly weak

[@mkilic10]

it's not worth it at all! a good brand thermostat with housing is $17 at NAPA. NAPA brand (Part no: THM HT203248) is exactly the same as the OE replacement.

[@RedSummer-dt9oz]

I changed mine but the check engine is still on. What do I do??

[@RBTheMechanic]

U need to reset the light it will not go away on its own

[@RedSummer-dt9oz]

@@RBTheMechanic thank you! Also, I did this yesterday and bled the coolant with the air coming out the first time since opening the top from the t housing like you did in this video. And once again when the car was running. How do I know when to stop bleeding it? Also the coolant temps are running at 210-215 today (next day) they usually jump to 221 (a few times) was rhetorical job done properly?

[@RedSummer-dt9oz]

@@RBTheMechanic also jumps to 221 when idle in a red light

[@SNKR_HEAD83]

My 2017 challenger has this code with only 46k miles on the odometer this is insane dodge!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yupp just did Jeep with 32k

[@Hamad-re9vr]

Hello, I got unstable coolant temp it hits 109c and then drops to 100c and everytime i bleed the air i have water pressure coming out but no air sound dont know how fix it can u plz give me a hint thnx

[@RBTheMechanic]

Ummm what temp grade thermomstat u put in and was it original?

[@Hamad-re9vr]

@@RBTheMechanic i didn’t replace thermostat and I bought it used before 6 months , shall I change it ?

[@jessemares6111]

❤

[@casheighty8]

Get rid off all factory plastics. Dorman 902-3102HP, 902-3035HP and 902-404HP. Your welcome.

[@abelluna199617]

My Dodge Charger is leaking coolant from there but it doesn’t heat up, could it be just the gasket? Hope you reply broth.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Change the housing it’s plastic u never know cracked

[@chinocc1128]

Does the code erase itself ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

No u have to reset it

[@heythere6983]

Is there any way w mechanic could screw with the electronics and ruin thermostats operation? I just had a car in for one repair, oil pump, then they said I needed the gas pump changed since it wouldn’t start (I had really old gas in my tank but they said they wasn’t the issue ) So I changed the oil pump and gas pump, car ran for 6 days and now I got the engine light again and it’s this exact code , one of my headlights went out and also got a code for my ABS. Iv never had any issues with the car , I take it ok for one thing and coincidentilely all this happens . Could it be an issue with pcm or they did something by mistake or intentionally to mess with my electronics? My temp doesn’t go to high when I’m driving it’s right below middle so it’s normal like 185 ish. I checked coolant and it isn’t below the bottom line in the tank but It’s close to it. Could this could come up just because I need to add a bit more coolant, even though the coolant isn’t technically too low? It’s still between the lines on the tank . I’m tryna figure out if somehow my electronics got messed up, honestly when I left the dealer I did notice my brakes feel weird, like Rumbly , bumpy for a bit then it went away . Can this all be coincidence or is there something connecting al these dots? I’d appreciate your insight!

[@heythere6983]

Btw the weather outside was like 50 when I checked if that matters but when I checked the coolant temp etc everything was as usual so idk why the engine light is on if the reading aren’t off

[@RBTheMechanic]

No this is very common issue on these dodges

[@heythere6983]

Thanks for the response . I think what has me confused Is why that would only occur right after they took apart my engine a few days prior , not just the thermostat but also ABS and lights issues . Also the coolant temp reads normal 185 driving maybe 203 Idle . Doesn’t seem like anything is wrong With coolant temp

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@heythere6983 it could be they didn’t bleed or burp the system

[@heythere6983]

Thing is they didn’t even touch the thermostat or atleast they shouldn’t have . I took my car for a Fuel pump and oil pump change. So I went for unrelated issues , but then less then a week later now I have multiple new issues

[@adrianosorio2356]

How much is the original part at the dealership?

[@RBTheMechanic]

$54

[@mkilic10]

$33 on rockauto.

[@juliobonilla1988]

How would you know if it's the actual Thermostat or the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. I recently got a check engine light on with a Code #P0128 Coolant Thermostat. It tells me to replace the Thermostat or the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

[@RBTheMechanic]

For these replace the thermostat this is the code for it

[@juliobonilla1988]

@@RBTheMechanic thank you will do!

[@historiaselectrizantes2247]

Is this the same for a 2015 charger ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

It it got same set up then yes

[@historiaselectrizantes2247]

@@RBTheMechanic it is, thanks man ! I just wasnt sure of any minor differences that could make a difference.

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@historiaselectrizantes2247 follow up with this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpvFXq2qi7WsbqM

[@historiaselectrizantes2247]

@@RBTheMechanic forgot to ask another question, at any point in time do I need to use a sealant? Or it isn’t necessary? Thanks 🙏

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@historiaselectrizantes2247 no I don’t need any sealant everything u see me do in this video is 100%

[@yasmincantor9406]

Save me from getting over charged at a mechanic shop

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice I’m glad u did ur research!!!

[@adhflair332]

U didn’t need to loosen the belt off the pullies?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Which bolt?

[@adhflair332]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKCZnYhnrdaNbq8 1:59 mark

[@MrHooks-wu9zi]

Went to auto zone they asked me if i wanted to purchase a lubricant to go around the seal.. im like uhh nah I'm good.. Lubricant for a thermostat 🤦

[@RBTheMechanic]

Lmao u should had said if they want lube with the money. They funny !!

[@MrHooks-wu9zi]

@@RBTheMechanic 🤣🤣🤣

[@snakecatcher3762]

I assume you mean a 3.6L and say it's a 3.7L my guy..

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes 3.6 thank u

[@snakecatcher3762]

@@RBTheMechanic I was like a 3.7L and started to almost research but thanks as well, it's cool to get a reply back from u, so I appreciate as well my guy..

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@snakecatcher3762 no problem always here to help with anything I usully reply back 2 times a day noon ish and before I hit the bed if I get free time I reply back through out the day so msg me when ever u need any information or have questions!!

[@opossumgrylls3275]

You made the job like 5x harder for yourself. Alot of unnecessary work.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Don’t think so!!!

[@sl5981]

💯 appreciate it, macanic said 180 to put it on for me I use this did it my self in bout a hour of work im fully operational and engine light off🫡

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice good job!!

[@RedSummer-dt9oz]

Did you reset the code?? Or did the light come off by itself? Did the job yesterday and it’s still showing

[@sl5981]

@@RedSummer-dt9oz although i do have the ability to reset the code on my fixed scanner, the light went off by it self. Auto zone can turn the light off for you though, but it should go off by itself. Make sure the part is good and everything is step by step. Also remember the code seen can also mean there are other components that can cause coolant temp problems luckily for me it happened to be the thermostat.