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how do you replace a thermostat for a 1988 Cadillac Coupe DeVille


north star?

north star?

Follow the driver's side

Follow the driver's side radiator hose to the engine. The housing that the radiator hose connects to houses the thermostat.(this hose is actually the bottom radiator hose)

To replace the thermostat:

1. drain the coolant
2. disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. remove the air intake duct.
4. disconnect the radiator hose.
5. remove the thermostat housing (two bolts).
6. remove the thermostat. Clean all sealing surfaces.

Reverse these steps to install the thermostat.

bfree and fill with a 50/50

bfree and fill with a 50/50 premix antifreezzze

Why does it have to be

Why does it have to be premix? Can't the owner buy 100% antifreeze and add his own water? Afterall, he/she's industrious enough to change a thermostat.

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