1998 Nissan Maxima Thermostat

1998 NISSAN MAXIMA
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Engine Cooling problem
1998 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 130k miles

1998 Maxima is running hot. I'd like to try changing thermostat before taking to mechanic. Can you tell me where the thermostat is, and difficulty in changing it.
Feb 14, 2009 at 10:23 AM
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Follow the upper hose towards the engine you will see the thermostat housing its behind it


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Feb 14, 2009 at 12:23 PM
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