1996 Chevy Lumina thermostat

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CCBLUME
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Engine Cooling problem
1996 Chevy Lumina 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 180000 miles

how do I change the thermostat in this vehicle.
Feb 8, 2009 at 6:25 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Follow the upper rad hose back to the engine. It will end at the thermostat housing. Drain the coolant, remove the upper hose from the housing, remove the bolts holding the theromstat, and the t-stat is under it. Reverse the sequence to replace.

Let me know if you have questions.

Joe
Jun 21, 2019 at 8:04 AM
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