2003 Alero 3.4

2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
200 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DUBOIS420
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I am trying to change the thermostat in my 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. auto transmission. I need to know the best way to get this job done. location of the thermostat,removal,installation. thanks
Jan 5, 2011 at 4:14 PM
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you really have to pull the exaust pipe to get this off as it'snot easy to get to unless you wantto finagle a way around it. i'm enclosing a pic of whereit's located. you'll have to drain your cooling system as well....
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