you need to change your coolant thermostat

2012 DODGE RAM
75,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SKYLARGRANT
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I've got an engine code reading for my coolant thermostat, I asked my local dealership and they said in most situations like that you need to change your coolant thermostat, so I was just wondering how I would go about changing the coolant thermostat out

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Nov 20, 2015 at 1:00 AM
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HMAC300
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Hello,

Here is a guide that will walk you through the steps if changing the thermostat and coolant with instructions below to show you how on your truck.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Nov 20, 2015 at 7:23 AM
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