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Old Nov 3, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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Question Check Engine Light on/OBDII reads coolant thermostat

Check engine light came on, on the freeway, need to replace thermostat. Do I absolutely need to drain my coolant to replace it?
 
Old Nov 3, 2015 | 05:54 PM
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3800? If it's a 3800, you can change it with a little coolant loss. No big deal.

3400, it pretty much dumps a ton of coolant out.
 




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