I am so glad this video has helped so many save money for themselves and their families!!!! Thank you for watching everyone, hit subscribe to show your support for the channel! Stay tuned for more DIY auto repair videos here on the channel!!!
I had my son taking apart lawn mower engines at age 3. The first book he ever read was "How combustible engines work"(lots of pictures). Today he is 32 years old and a mechanic working on big rigs. Teach your son or daughter well, it could serv them for a lifetime.
I’m not a car guy by any stretch. However, after watching your video I felt confident making the switch. It went down exactly as you said. Thanks for making this video. Saved me a hundred bones and felt like a got a punch on my man-card. Thanks.
You are most welcome Isaac! I am glad that you found the video to be beneficial and it helped you out and saving yourself some money. Stay tuned for more DIY auto repair videos, soon you will know so much you will feel like a professional!
I know you made this video back in 2020, but I just wanted to thank you for a successful DIY Saturday morning today. Had I taken my 2015 Town and Country into the shop I might have paid as much as $500. Thanks to your help all I paid was $42 for the thermostat and a jug of coolant. For anyone with one of these older vans I can’t recommend a hand held reader enough to check for the codes when the engine light comes on. It has paid for itself since the first time we used it and helped us quickly identify our thermostat issue yesterday afternoon. Your short video was perfect for getting it done. Just put my iPad on top of the engine cover and followed your lead. Thanks a million!
I used this video and changed out the thermostat when the mobile mechanic I hired ghosted me yesterday. Saved $65 and it wasn't as difficult as I thought. Thanks!!
As a Christian, I appreciate those that take the effort to share their expertise with their neighbors. Thanks for taking that effort because it really eliminates a lot of headaches for those of us who haven't done it before.
A couple things that helped me: 1. Disconnect the entire Air Filter Housing and hose intact by disconnecting the hose at the far end rather than the housing, then remove the vacuum hose, press fit wiring, and power steering reservoir. Now the housing and tube can be removed as one with a simple pull. No need to even ever open the housing. 2. The windshield washer fluid reservoir has "finger" extension that can be used to hold the power steering reservoir upright and ensure no air enters the system. 3. He had that nice tool to remove the press fitting, you can also improvise with Gardening hand tool weeder. Hope this helps at least one person.
Your video is common sense. The other video I watched the dope took off the wheel then the serpentine belt etc. not necessary at all. You did it a lot easier. Ty
LOL gotta love being a parent! Then of course people ask, why dont you make MORE content?! lol Im lucky I can get the time I do to get what I get done. Thanks for watching!
Your video was extremely helpful in replacing my 2016 Chrysler Town and Country Thermostat. Antifreeze ran all over the bottom plate. There wasn't really any way to avoid this, most of it ran into the pan. I had a hard time disconnecting the wire harness plastic holder and I broke it off. No biggie I guess. Also, there is a very sharp point of metal where the air cleaner sat, I had to be very careful in that area. Everything else went well. I thought. I went for a test drive and was sitting at a light. It dawned on me that I completely forgot to move the hose clamp back into position. I was very lucky though that it was still attached and I didn't loose any of the anti-freeze I added. Our van uses orange anti-freeze if anyone is interested. I will be going to AutoZone tomorrow to get the code reset.
your vehicle will automatically reset the engine code because the problem is fixed. Make sure you fill the coolant from the top bleed screw that is on top of the thermostat housing to prevent any air bubbles in your system. Thanks for watching!!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars i just changed my thermostat pit today thanks to your video. I added coolant to the Reservoir and loosened the bleeder screw to release some air. What do you mean by adding it to the bleed screw?
Lol isnt it though? How are us parents supposed to quiet them down. Thankfully they have became a little better while we are filming. They like jumping in the episodes randomly lol. You are most welcome, I am glad you enjoyed the video and found it beneficial! Stay tuned for more DIY Auto Repair!
About a week ago I noticed every time I drove anywhere, after about 10 minutes my temp gauge goes up to hot for about 30 seconds, then it drops back to normal for the rest of the drive. My check engine light came on a week ago when this started. So it looks like I need to replace my thermostat. Thanks for the video. Very helpful.
This video helped me change out my own thermostat. Took me about 30 minutes. Used the opportunity to buy a new right-angle driver bit. Thanks for the good info.
Fixed ours out in about 15-20 minutes. Took more time to remove the air filter cabin and hoses than it did to actually change the thermostat. Thanks for the video!
Yeah it does. Air box and tubes can definitely be difficult at times. You are most welcome I am glad that you found the video to be beneficial. Make sure you stay tuned or more DIY Auto Repair videos on the channel. Thanks for watching!
Extremely helpful. The only thing that I recommend to anyone who wants to do this repair, is to purchase the tool to remove the radiator hose clamp. I got it done with vise grips and channels locks, but it was a pain in the blessed assurance! Otherwise, simple repair.
This video is spot on. Helped me save $150 labor, took me only a half hour to install. At my age, I’ve been paying to have work done even though I did my own work for 5 decades. This video was so good, I did it myself (again) and very happy with results. Thanks for posting!
You are most welcome Terry! I am glad my video was able to help you with your repair and save you some money as well! Thank you for watching and do not forget to subscribe for more DIY Auto Repair here on the channel!
You are most welcome! I am glad you found benefit in the video and it was able to help you get your vehicle back on the road!!! Thank you for watching!!
Used your video to replace the thermostat in my 2016 Town and County. Very helpful, and was very informative. I'm a computer technician but car repair is somewhat foreign to me so this was great. I tend to research tons of media before diving into a repair and yours was one of the best. Thanks for taking the time to create this!
Thank you Tyler! I am glad my video was helpful to you and made this repair easy for you to complete! Stay tuned for more DIY Auto Repair here on the channel!
I know the struggle Brad, I hate that too lol. You are most welcome for those socket sizes. Welcome to the channel and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Hit subscribe to check out all my future Auto DIY videos. Thanks for watching!
I have always just batted my eyes at my dad and step dad and they repair whatever goes wrong in life LOL but I'm trying to learn to do things on my own, while I still have them around to teach me. I don't know anything about vehicles but am going to try this, with their supervision and see if my light goes off! We just bought our first home and i am trying to learn as much as I can about basic DIY repairs/vehicle maintenance to save money! I have a feeling I will be visiting your channel often! Thanks
LOL that is crazy my wife used to do the same to her dad. Well welcome to the channel! I am glad that you enjoyed the video and as long as you follow the video this can be a very easy DIY repair to save you a few hundred dollars. Thanks for visiting the channel and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!
Thanks very much for posting this. Your easy to follow instructions made the job a breeze and saved me a lot of money. I really appreciate the time you took to create and post this video.
Your welcome Phil! I am glad the video helped you replace your thermostat housing and get your vehicle back on the road safely! Thank you for watching and stay tuned for more DIY Auto repair here on the channel!
Hey man, great video! It helped out a lot. Just got home from work and changed mine out in 15-25 minutes not rushing. You explained everything perfectly! Thanks again for a great tutorial.
Thank you so much! This video was very easy to follow. I also appreciate you including the socket sizes, it makes the job go even quicker. And better yet, my check engine light is off! Thanks!
You are most welcome Fladoodly! I am glad you found the video to be beneficial and it helped you with your thermostat replacement. I am glad you are back on the road and good to go! Thanks for watching!
Definitely, DEFINITELY recommend draining about a gallon of coolant out of the radiator before doing this. Easy to capture from the outlet under the draincock into a clean container using a foot-long tube. So much coolant lost in this video! If I had thought to keep the radiator hose up when I pulled it off the t-stat housing, I would have lost none. (I lost maybe an 1/8th of a cup.) Major PITA trying to get the bottom air filter housing back on the pin closest to the engine.
You are most welcome Morgan! I'm glad you were able to save $300 on this repair and to get your vehicle back on the road. Make sure you subscribe to the channel to catch all my future DIY Auto Repair videos to save yourself even more money!
I used your video this morning to change my thermostat on my T&C. It would’ve been easier if I hadn’t lost my 10mm and had vice grips but still got it done. Thank you greatly for this!
You are most welcome Brett! Yes that pesky 10 mm sure does love to run when you take it out of your toolbox. LOL I am glad that you got the repair done though and saved yourself quite a bit of money.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars Fortunately that bolt is also a torx, but I didn’t have a torx that fit so I had to use a hex 😂 Video was quite helpful, I likely would’ve removed more things if it weren’t for this so thank you once again!
¡De nada Fernando! ¡Me alegro de que haya encontrado algún beneficio en el video y ha hecho que su reparación sea mucho más sencilla! ¡Gracias por ver!
You are most welcome! Im glad that you were able to save money on your repair and get your vehicle back on the road without breaking the bank. Thanks for watching!
This video was incredibly helpful. I love in the rocky mountains of Colorado. Having your heat after a day of play is more than an ideal situation. Thanks for helping. Do you have any videos on fixing a sliding door that will not longer function? Thanks
I’m not great with cars man but this was great. This helped so much thank you. So much more room with the intake and power steering reservoir off. Thanks dude.
Happy to hear that my video helped you get back on the road without having to pay the ridiculous shop rates! Thanks for watching and subscribe for MORE DIY Auto here on the channel!
That's great! You are most welcome! Check out the rest of my Town and Country videos and subscribe to my channel to be notified when I release new videos!
Good video as it was informative and only one item missed which I’m sure you did but didn’t mention was purging the air out of the system by using the cross slotted hex head you see on the topside of the housing by turning 1/4 turn to do this and returning to its closed position, checking and refilling coolant level as needed. All good my friend and again good video
I changed mine in 5 minutes. Take a 10 reach down remove the 2 bolts. Fold over hose mark where housing is on hose with a marker. Take clamp off. Pull old one off. Put new one where old one was by your markings. Put hose clamp back on run the two bolts in. Done. I use very little playtex to insure a good seal. Then the bubble bleeder should talk some about. Thanks
Nice!! Can you believe you saved yourself $200 by doing it yourself?! Great job and thanks for watching! Subscribe to the channel for more great fit videos on the Town and Country!
That is awesome Daniel! If you have any questions on your repairs make sure to hit me up in the comments section and I will be glad to assist with troubleshooting any problems.
My recommendations: 1. No need to remove all that stuff at the beginning. If you use technique from #2, access is not a problem. Just need to move the power steering reservoir out of the way. 2. Remove screws, bend hose up for access, replace thermostat, and reconnect thermostat. All you have to do is make alignment marks on hose and thermostat and everything lines up perfectly. Way easier. 3. Don't mess with the bleeder. I did and when I tightened it back up the head twisted off. Not pleased. Much easier to just let the engine run and keep adding coolant as air works its way out. 4. Use locking pliers (VISE-GRIP) on that clamp. The pliers will easily hold the clamp open for as long as you need to move it out and back into position. 5. Before starting, use a file to dull that switchblade of a clip that will cut up the back of your hand while your work!
I removed that stuff to give me enough room to film and give you a good view. I agree with you, you could remove less if you wanted. That sucks about your bleed screw, I let the engine bleed itself and it works great. Another great idea with using Vicegrips and not the normal slip joint pliers like I did. (Yes I am going right down your list answering it all lol) LOL YES to #5!!!! That clip will get you over and over again. Great tips G Walker! Thanks for watching as well!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars #1 was just a suggestion for others; totally get how you need to remove stuff to make a video. #3 - Yeah, after getting another thermostat I bled it the old school way. MUCH easier. Kicked myself for even touching that bleed screw the first time. #4 - Necessity is the mother of invention. I only switched to VISE-GRIP after about giving myself carpal tunnel syndrome using slip joint pliers! :) Thanks and thanks for the video!
Thank you G Walker I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! Yeah those high-quality chinese-made plastic bleed screws can really give you a headache LOL. Stay tune to the channel for a lot more DIY Auto Repair videos. Also if you have any problems come up during the week I do a TH-cam live every Sunday at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time if you have any codes that are coming up or a problem on one of your projects. I would love to assist!
Does the check engine light go away by itself after the replacement or do you have to disconnect the battery to reset? I’m doing this t stat replacement tomorrow. Thank you for the advice.
Important to say, you don’t get rid just of the check engine light. But, the cost of a new engine. This 12 dollar part can get stuck closed, preventing coolant to exchange heat inside the engine block leading to a blown head gasket (minimum).
Man thanks for the video! I changed out mine, the hardest part was getting the clamp over the hose once I got the themostat in. I just used some pliers to hold the clamp open. I did have to move all that stuff liked you showed in the vid. I don't know how someone could work around the filter and such.
You are most welcome C MAck! I am glad that you enjoyed the video and found it to be beneficial. I agree with you I do not see how someone would want to work around all that and feel crammed with space but there are multiple ways to complete a repair....
@@Sellthoseflippingcars Truly, 'more than one way to skin the cat', but 'the way', is usually the one, with minimal stress(mental and/or physical), followed by accomplishment. You showed, 'the way'
You are most welcome Eldridge! P0128 engine code means your engine coolant is not getting to operating temperature quick enough to meet the engine normal spec. Check your engine coolant for a proper 50/50 coolant mix. If you have not serviced the coolant system in awhile this would be the place to start. Hope this helps!
Thanks dude this helped a lot. Got the P0128 code on our 14 today gonna just swap the thermostat out in the morning and see if that fixes the problem. Fingers crossed.
I would use a refractometer and check the strength of the coolant and any debris. If it test good and is still at the 50/50 mix with no debris in it, then I would keep it. Let me know if you need help finding the tool needed. Thank you for watching!
You are most welcome!!! I am glad my video could be of assistance with your auto repair! Thank you for watching and stay tuned for more DIY Auto Repair here on the channel!
After u done please let as know how the van is running cause i have exactly the same van and i replace that thermostat but the code came back after erasing it ?
i just opened the air box flipped the top part over and the bottom part of air pops out and flip that up and out of the way the only thing i unscrewed was the thermostat, the 2 pieces lean against each other flipped up to stay out of the way
I am glad that you found the video to be beneficial and you saved yourself $380! That is crazy! Don't forget to subscribe to the channel to catch all of my future DIY Auto Repair videos to save yourself in the future as well. Thanks for watching!
I changed the thermostat. Drove 200 mi. Check engine with p0128 didn't go away. Engine Temps around 188on highway 208-216 idle here in Florida with Temps outside around 90. I figure if it was a coolant sensor then it would not give accurate readings. Only problem that concerns me is that when burping the system with no spill funnel after thermostat open it started boiling and spilling vigorously coolant around. Like everywhere around engine area
You need to bleed the air out of the system. Use the bleed screw cap that is located on the thermostat housing. Do not over torque the screw it is made out of plastic
Thanks for the video and informative content but shop elsewhere besides Amazon, others need business also. Additionally, I recommend using a new constant tension clamp as well as covering the pulley and the belt area with shop rags as spilled coolant wreaks havoc with those. You are right in your closing statement.
You are most welcome for the video it was my pleasure! I will definitely remember that for next time, thank you. I shop for the best price and quality, I use these parts so you know which parts have great quality. Thank you for checking out the video. Hit subscribe to be notified of all my future videos. Thanks again!
Can you give me some advice how to properly change a head gasket and antifreeze removal from the engine compartment. Changing the thermostat didn't work, maybe operator error. Thought I got it right. But anyhow would you be willing to throw some more knowledge my way?
At the top of your thermostat housing you will see a plastic screw. This is your bleed cap for your thermostat housing and your cooling system. Fill until there is no air and you are good to go! Great job!
If the light is still on it means that you have an air pocket in the system. At the top of the thermostat housing there is a plastic bleed screw. Take a funnel and fill the coolant system from this bleed screw to make sure all of the air is out of the system.
This is the third time your channel has come up for me. I thought I already subscribed, but you definitely deserve a sub now. Just got the first check engine light the other day since I got the van. Looked up the code only to come across your page again. I guess window regulators and coolant thermostats are common failures on Town and Country's? Anyway, I hope this works for me! P.S. Sorry to hear about your T&C.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars So I just got this code again this past week.. I wonder why they fail.. that's annoying, but at least it's not too expensive. However, since I ordered it in January, the price has gone from $17.40 to $27.35!
Thank you Paul! You got it, just follow the video along and you will have it changed out. Plus the wife will be happy and that is always a blessing. I have to change out the rear blower motor today lol. Stay tuned for that one! Let me know if you have any questions with the install
I changed mine but now it has a (new) small leak from the new thermostat housing. Any experience with duralast thermostats for this? Also, should I use some kind of permatex sealant?
If you purchased it locally I would return it and get a new one. You should not have to use any kind of rtV with this thermostat housing since it has a o ring. If you do have to use rTV it is because you have a leak.
Awesome! Thank you so much for this video. Watched your video this morning and changed it this afternoon. You saved me a lot of money. Keep it up. Do you have anything for a fuel evaporator? That’s another code that keeps coming up.
I do not have a video about the fuel evaporator on that vehicle as of yet. Thank you for watching! You are most welcome, I am so glad that the episode helped you save money and get your repair done. Great job!
Ditto on the evap. So far it seems to have been a ghost issue for us from a loose gas cap. We cleared the code with the handheld and it hasn’t coded for evap but a couple of times in the past five years. If there could be another issue please let us know. Seems to be a common issue for these vans.
yeah except this is a year round video, if your vehicle is fluctuating in temperature due to the outside temperature changing..........you will be having a cooling system component replacement due in the very near future. Cooling system failures can be masked by the outside temp being an extreme opposite. Thanks for watching!!!
That is a great video to create, you should find the cam sensors near the front side of your cylinder heads. I will let you know when I release a video on them. Thank you for watching!
What effects can a bad thermostat cause I’ve been having coolant spring from somewhere, but I can’t tell where and I’ve been told different things that the thermostat could be bad, causing everything to overheat and making coolant spray out
That is awesome to hear!!!! Thank you for watching and I am glad my video could help you put some money back towards you! Time to treat yourself with your savings!!!
Thanks for the video. I'm trying to do this with as little mess as possible. You mention a clamp type tool to put on the radiator hose to prevent spilling. Do you have a link to something like that? All I get when I Google is regular clamps for the ends.
Hey Michael I put the link in the video description just now for you. Let me know if you need anything else. This is the set I use and they do the job great!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars I'm hearing air leaking (hissing) out my chrysler t&c where the ac and heat go into the cabin housing of the vehicle plus I can feel it Is that normal
That was awesome! I was worried about doing it myself but I did it. Now do you have any good ideas for why my passenger side seat heater won’t work. I checked the fuses the fuse for it what corroded so I put a new one in but that didn’t help. The light for it inside comes on and then after about five seconds it goes off
After you pulled the corroded fuse out where you able to clean the female port of the fuse as well? Sometimes when there is corrosion on the fuse it will spread to the female side and will decrease voltage because of it.
I am so glad this video has helped so many save money for themselves and their families!!!! Thank you for watching everyone, hit subscribe to show your support for the channel! Stay tuned for more DIY auto repair videos here on the channel!!!
I was able to change mine out all by myself after watching this video. My brothers and my dad were impressed, but it's all thanks to you.
Great job Erika! Saving money and impressing the Fam, can't beat that!! Thanks for watching! Sub for more DIY Auto repair!
I had my son taking apart lawn mower engines at age 3. The first book he ever read was "How combustible engines work"(lots of pictures). Today he is 32 years old and a mechanic working on big rigs. Teach your son or daughter well, it could serv them for a lifetime.
The gift that gives forever right there brother! The gift of knowledge!
I’m not a car guy by any stretch. However, after watching your video I felt confident making the switch. It went down exactly as you said. Thanks for making this video. Saved me a hundred bones and felt like a got a punch on my man-card. Thanks.
You are most welcome Isaac! I am glad that you found the video to be beneficial and it helped you out and saving yourself some money. Stay tuned for more DIY auto repair videos, soon you will know so much you will feel like a professional!
I know you made this video back in 2020, but I just wanted to thank you for a successful DIY Saturday morning today. Had I taken my 2015 Town and Country into the shop I might have paid as much as $500. Thanks to your help all I paid was $42 for the thermostat and a jug of coolant. For anyone with one of these older vans I can’t recommend a hand held reader enough to check for the codes when the engine light comes on. It has paid for itself since the first time we used it and helped us quickly identify our thermostat issue yesterday afternoon. Your short video was perfect for getting it done. Just put my iPad on top of the engine cover and followed your lead. Thanks a million!
You are most welcome Michael! I am glad I could be of assistance. Stay tuned for more DIY Auto Repair videos on the channel!
I used this video and changed out the thermostat when the mobile mechanic I hired ghosted me yesterday. Saved $65 and it wasn't as difficult as I thought. Thanks!!
Yes!!! Great job! I am glad you found the video beneficial and was able to get your vehicle back on the road. Thanks for watching!
As a Christian, I appreciate those that take the effort to share their expertise with their neighbors. Thanks for taking that effort because it really eliminates a lot of headaches for those of us who haven't done it before.
You are most welcome Harry! It is my pleasure to assist you with your repair and making it as easy as possible for you.
What does religion have to do with car repairs?
As an atheist, yeah thanks
They're $22 now. Awesome video. 3rd time you've saved me good money on my van.
I am glad you enjoyed the video and found it beneficial! Thank you for watching!!
{Tips Hat} Well done, Sir. The son, and myself, are watching this, together, and going to replace our own thermostat, come this sunday.
You got this Harry!!! Thank you for watching! Dont forget to like and Subscribe for more DIY auto!
A couple things that helped me:
1. Disconnect the entire Air Filter Housing and hose intact by disconnecting the hose at the far end rather than the housing, then remove the vacuum hose, press fit wiring, and power steering reservoir. Now the housing and tube can be removed as one with a simple pull. No need to even ever open the housing.
2. The windshield washer fluid reservoir has "finger" extension that can be used to hold the power steering reservoir upright and ensure no air enters the system.
3. He had that nice tool to remove the press fitting, you can also improvise with Gardening hand tool weeder.
Hope this helps at least one person.
Awesome tips!!!! Thanks for contributing to the community!!
From one family man to another I appreciate you brother
Thank you brother! I am glad you find my video beneficial for your auto repair. I wish you and your family the best!
Your video is common sense. The other video I watched the dope took off the wheel then the serpentine belt etc. not necessary at all. You did it a lot easier. Ty
You are most welcome Dylan thank you for watching!
I love the annoyed smile when the kids start to cry
LOL gotta love being a parent! Then of course people ask, why dont you make MORE content?! lol Im lucky I can get the time I do to get what I get done. Thanks for watching!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars no thank you. This really helped
Your video was extremely helpful in replacing my 2016 Chrysler Town and Country Thermostat. Antifreeze ran all over the bottom plate. There wasn't really any way to avoid this, most of it ran into the pan. I had a hard time disconnecting the wire harness plastic holder and I broke it off. No biggie I guess. Also, there is a very sharp point of metal where the air cleaner sat, I had to be very careful in that area. Everything else went well. I thought.
I went for a test drive and was sitting at a light. It dawned on me that I completely forgot to move the hose clamp back into position. I was very lucky though that it was still attached and I didn't loose any of the anti-freeze I added.
Our van uses orange anti-freeze if anyone is interested. I will be going to AutoZone tomorrow to get the code reset.
your vehicle will automatically reset the engine code because the problem is fixed. Make sure you fill the coolant from the top bleed screw that is on top of the thermostat housing to prevent any air bubbles in your system. Thanks for watching!!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars i just changed my thermostat pit today thanks to your video. I added coolant to the Reservoir and loosened the bleeder screw to release some air. What do you mean by adding it to the bleed screw?
Love the crying kids in the background, so relatable! Thanks for the awesome video!!
Lol isnt it though? How are us parents supposed to quiet them down. Thankfully they have became a little better while we are filming. They like jumping in the episodes randomly lol. You are most welcome, I am glad you enjoyed the video and found it beneficial! Stay tuned for more DIY Auto Repair!
About a week ago I noticed every time I drove anywhere, after about 10 minutes my temp gauge goes up to hot for about 30 seconds, then it drops back to normal for the rest of the drive. My check engine light came on a week ago when this started. So it looks like I need to replace my thermostat. Thanks for the video. Very helpful.
You're most welcome! Thanks for watching
This video helped me change out my own thermostat. Took me about 30 minutes. Used the opportunity to buy a new right-angle driver bit. Thanks for the good info.
You are most welcome Robert! I am happy the video was able to assist you with your repair and save you some money! Thank you for watching!
Fixed ours out in about 15-20 minutes. Took more time to remove the air filter cabin and hoses than it did to actually change the thermostat. Thanks for the video!
Yeah it does. Air box and tubes can definitely be difficult at times. You are most welcome I am glad that you found the video to be beneficial. Make sure you stay tuned or more DIY Auto Repair videos on the channel. Thanks for watching!
Brother, you saved me more than $300.00 THANK YOU and God bless you!
You are most welcome Dan! I'm glad that you saved some money. Stay tuned for many more DIY Auto Repair videos here on the channel!
Extremely helpful. The only thing that I recommend to anyone who wants to do this repair, is to purchase the tool to remove the radiator hose clamp. I got it done with vise grips and channels locks, but it was a pain in the blessed assurance! Otherwise, simple repair.
Thanks Chip I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it to be beneficial with your repair! Thanks for watching and great tip!
I broke mine off. Oopse
This video is spot on. Helped me save $150 labor, took me only a half hour to install. At my age, I’ve been paying to have work done even though I did my own work for 5 decades. This video was so good, I did it myself (again) and very happy with results. Thanks for posting!
You are most welcome Terry! I am glad my video was able to help you with your repair and save you some money as well! Thank you for watching and do not forget to subscribe for more DIY Auto Repair here on the channel!
Thanks for talking about the hose clamp and removing the wire harness.
Your welcome Justin, thanks for watching!
Thanks for your help today's I learn how to fix my 2012 Town end country thermostat god bless you
You are most welcome! I am glad you found benefit in the video and it was able to help you get your vehicle back on the road!!! Thank you for watching!!
Used your video to replace the thermostat in my 2016 Town and County. Very helpful, and was very informative. I'm a computer technician but car repair is somewhat foreign to me so this was great. I tend to research tons of media before diving into a repair and yours was one of the best. Thanks for taking the time to create this!
Thank you Tyler! I am glad my video was helpful to you and made this repair easy for you to complete! Stay tuned for more DIY Auto Repair here on the channel!
Thank you for including socket sizes, so many people make videos and don't include them lol That's why I'm here!!
I know the struggle Brad, I hate that too lol. You are most welcome for those socket sizes. Welcome to the channel and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Hit subscribe to check out all my future Auto DIY videos. Thanks for watching!
Thank you.. I will do mine in the next few days, I have a check engine light, 2015 chrysler town and Country@ 65k miles
You are most welcome Ezekiel! You got this, also you are going to save yourself a nice little chunk of cash! Thanks for watching!
Thanks! This looks like a pretty easy job! I have not done a thermostat in probable 25 years, but I think I can handle this
You got this! Great job on saving some serious cash on this repair! Thanks for watching!
I have always just batted my eyes at my dad and step dad and they repair whatever goes wrong in life LOL but I'm trying to learn to do things on my own, while I still have them around to teach me. I don't know anything about vehicles but am going to try this, with their supervision and see if my light goes off! We just bought our first home and i am trying to learn as much as I can about basic DIY repairs/vehicle maintenance to save money! I have a feeling I will be visiting your channel often! Thanks
LOL that is crazy my wife used to do the same to her dad. Well welcome to the channel! I am glad that you enjoyed the video and as long as you follow the video this can be a very easy DIY repair to save you a few hundred dollars. Thanks for visiting the channel and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!
Thanks very much for posting this. Your easy to follow instructions made the job a breeze and saved me a lot of money. I really appreciate the time you took to create and post this video.
Your welcome Phil! I am glad the video helped you replace your thermostat housing and get your vehicle back on the road safely! Thank you for watching and stay tuned for more DIY Auto repair here on the channel!
Hey man, great video! It helped out a lot. Just got home from work and changed mine out in 15-25 minutes not rushing. You explained everything perfectly! Thanks again for a great tutorial.
You are most welcome Wesley!!! I am glad you found the video to be beneficial in replacing your thermostat housing. Thanks for watching!!
Thank you so much! This video was very easy to follow. I also appreciate you including the socket sizes, it makes the job go even quicker. And better yet, my check engine light is off! Thanks!
You are most welcome Fladoodly! I am glad you found the video to be beneficial and it helped you with your thermostat replacement. I am glad you are back on the road and good to go! Thanks for watching!
Thanks bud! My thermostat is leaking, so this helped out tremendously because the video has my exact vehicle year make and model
Saving alot of money on this repair!!!
You can also do this without removing the air cleaner box. Faster and simpler. Great video for being able to see in, but extra work is not required.
I have big hands and do not like small areas to work in. You are correct though, I gave myself a little extra room to work, thanks for watching!!!
Definitely, DEFINITELY recommend draining about a gallon of coolant out of the radiator before doing this. Easy to capture from the outlet under the draincock into a clean container using a foot-long tube. So much coolant lost in this video! If I had thought to keep the radiator hose up when I pulled it off the t-stat housing, I would have lost none. (I lost maybe an 1/8th of a cup.)
Major PITA trying to get the bottom air filter housing back on the pin closest to the engine.
That is a great tip Dan!!! Thank you for contributing to the community! Also thank you for watching!
An Angel!! Thank you kindly! Saved me 300.00
You are most welcome Morgan! I'm glad you were able to save $300 on this repair and to get your vehicle back on the road. Make sure you subscribe to the channel to catch all my future DIY Auto Repair videos to save yourself even more money!
I used your video this morning to change my thermostat on my T&C. It would’ve been easier if I hadn’t lost my 10mm and had vice grips but still got it done. Thank you greatly for this!
You are most welcome Brett! Yes that pesky 10 mm sure does love to run when you take it out of your toolbox. LOL I am glad that you got the repair done though and saved yourself quite a bit of money.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars Fortunately that bolt is also a torx, but I didn’t have a torx that fit so I had to use a hex 😂 Video was quite helpful, I likely would’ve removed more things if it weren’t for this so thank you once again!
Lol nice! You are most welcome!
Gracias por el video, realmente resulto muy sencillo el cambio, mas fácil de lo que pensaba y con la explicación paso a paso que realizas.
¡De nada Fernando! ¡Me alegro de que haya encontrado algún beneficio en el video y ha hecho que su reparación sea mucho más sencilla! ¡Gracias por ver!
Same
Thanks for the candid video. It was very helpful.
You are most welcome! Thank you for watching and great job saving yourself some money!
Everything went great , and appreciated the video😊
You are most welcome! Im glad that you were able to save money on your repair and get your vehicle back on the road without breaking the bank. Thanks for watching!
This video was incredibly helpful. I love in the rocky mountains of Colorado. Having your heat after a day of play is more than an ideal situation. Thanks for helping.
Do you have any videos on fixing a sliding door that will not longer function?
Thanks
Glad it was helpful, sadly I do not. I have been having to deal with my health lately but I will try to get more videos up on the channel.
Thanks for the follow up. I hope you heal up and feel better soon. Take care
Your welcome and thank you
Thanks for the help! I'm going to replace mine now!
You got this Ben!!! Easy repair right here!!! Thank you for watching!
I’m not great with cars man but this was great. This helped so much thank you. So much more room with the intake and power steering reservoir off. Thanks dude.
You are most welcome Aaron! I am glad the video was able to help you and get your vehicle back on the road! Thank you for watching
This worked like a charm. Easy Peasy.
Happy to hear that my video helped you get back on the road without having to pay the ridiculous shop rates! Thanks for watching and subscribe for MORE DIY Auto here on the channel!
Thank you for this video. I changed it out in under 20 minutes
That's great! You are most welcome! Check out the rest of my Town and Country videos and subscribe to my channel to be notified when I release new videos!
Thank you for sharing and taking the time to make this video. It was a breeze with your video
You are most welcome! Thank you for watching
Good video as it was informative and only one item missed which I’m sure you did but didn’t mention was purging the air out of the system by using the cross slotted hex head you see on the topside of the housing by turning 1/4 turn to do this and returning to its closed position, checking and refilling coolant level as needed. All good my friend and again good video
Thank you and yes, I should of recorded that part. Thank you for explaining it in detail and adding to the community! Thank you for watching!
Appreciate the video, definitely made changing mine very simple. I did purchase the amazon part linked and my engine light is still on though.
Did you bleed the system after completing the repair?
I changed mine in 5 minutes. Take a 10 reach down remove the 2 bolts. Fold over hose mark where housing is on hose with a marker. Take clamp off. Pull old one off. Put new one where old one was by your markings. Put hose clamp back on run the two bolts in. Done. I use very little playtex to insure a good seal. Then the bubble bleeder should talk some about. Thanks
Nice!! Can you believe you saved yourself $200 by doing it yourself?! Great job and thanks for watching! Subscribe to the channel for more great fit videos on the Town and Country!
Thank you for making this video. I'm starting to work on my own van and truck and I used this video to determine if its best to do it myself.
That is awesome Daniel! If you have any questions on your repairs make sure to hit me up in the comments section and I will be glad to assist with troubleshooting any problems.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars did you remove any pans from under neath the car?
No Daniel I did not remove any pans from underneath the vehicle for this repair.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars thank you. Successfully changed the thermostat.
Awesome great job!!!!! You are most welcome!
This was a lot of help. Thank you
You are most welcome Tyler! Subscribe for more DIY Auto Repair here on the channel and thank you for watching
My recommendations:
1. No need to remove all that stuff at the beginning. If you use technique from #2, access is not a problem. Just need to move the power steering reservoir out of the way.
2. Remove screws, bend hose up for access, replace thermostat, and reconnect thermostat. All you have to do is make alignment marks on hose and thermostat and everything lines up perfectly. Way easier.
3. Don't mess with the bleeder. I did and when I tightened it back up the head twisted off. Not pleased. Much easier to just let the engine run and keep adding coolant as air works its way out.
4. Use locking pliers (VISE-GRIP) on that clamp. The pliers will easily hold the clamp open for as long as you need to move it out and back into position.
5. Before starting, use a file to dull that switchblade of a clip that will cut up the back of your hand while your work!
I removed that stuff to give me enough room to film and give you a good view. I agree with you, you could remove less if you wanted. That sucks about your bleed screw, I let the engine bleed itself and it works great. Another great idea with using Vicegrips and not the normal slip joint pliers like I did. (Yes I am going right down your list answering it all lol) LOL YES to #5!!!! That clip will get you over and over again. Great tips G Walker! Thanks for watching as well!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars #1 was just a suggestion for others; totally get how you need to remove stuff to make a video. #3 - Yeah, after getting another thermostat I bled it the old school way. MUCH easier. Kicked myself for even touching that bleed screw the first time. #4 - Necessity is the mother of invention. I only switched to VISE-GRIP after about giving myself carpal tunnel syndrome using slip joint pliers! :) Thanks and thanks for the video!
Thank you G Walker I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! Yeah those high-quality chinese-made plastic bleed screws can really give you a headache LOL. Stay tune to the channel for a lot more DIY Auto Repair videos. Also if you have any problems come up during the week I do a TH-cam live every Sunday at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time if you have any codes that are coming up or a problem on one of your projects. I would love to assist!
Very helpful. Wasn't as bad as I thought It was going to be.
Thanks dude
You are most welcome! I am glad that you found the video to be beneficial and it helped you on your repair!
Great simple video: It gives us do it yourself mechanics confidence. Thanks for this video!!
You are most welcome! Thank you for watching!
Does the check engine light go away by itself after the replacement or do you have to disconnect the battery to reset? I’m doing this t stat replacement tomorrow. Thank you for the advice.
It will go off by itself. Make sure coolant is at proper level after repair
Important to say, you don’t get rid just of the check engine light. But, the cost of a new engine. This 12 dollar part can get stuck closed, preventing coolant to exchange heat inside the engine block leading to a blown head gasket (minimum).
So true! Thank you for bringing that up! Thank you for watching!
Man thanks for the video! I changed out mine, the hardest part was getting the clamp over the hose once I got the themostat in. I just used some pliers to hold the clamp open. I did have to move all that stuff liked you showed in the vid. I don't know how someone could work around the filter and such.
You are most welcome C MAck! I am glad that you enjoyed the video and found it to be beneficial. I agree with you I do not see how someone would want to work around all that and feel crammed with space but there are multiple ways to complete a repair....
@@Sellthoseflippingcars Truly, 'more than one way to skin the cat', but 'the way', is usually the one, with minimal stress(mental and/or physical), followed by accomplishment. You showed, 'the way'
Very helpful, thank you! I had my engine controller throw a P0128 immediately after a Valvoline oil change, I’m curious to see what is up…
You are most welcome Eldridge! P0128 engine code means your engine coolant is not getting to operating temperature quick enough to meet the engine normal spec. Check your engine coolant for a proper 50/50 coolant mix. If you have not serviced the coolant system in awhile this would be the place to start. Hope this helps!
Thanks dude this helped a lot. Got the P0128 code on our 14 today gonna just swap the thermostat out in the morning and see if that fixes the problem. Fingers crossed.
You are most welcome! You got this!
Thank you sir saved me a couple hundred bucks 👍
You are most welcome Dave! Make sure you subscribe, so you can stay tuned for many more DIY auto repair videos on the channel!
Do you recommend changing antifreeze if its 7 yrs? Thanks for the video!!
I would use a refractometer and check the strength of the coolant and any debris. If it test good and is still at the 50/50 mix with no debris in it, then I would keep it. Let me know if you need help finding the tool needed. Thank you for watching!
Good job, slow and clear.
Thank you Samir! I am glad you found the video to be beneficial and was easy to follow. Thanks for watching!!
I have to chg mine and this video helped alot. Thank you
You are most welcome Sportster! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Make sure so stay tuned to my future auto diy videos. Thanks again!
Thanks for your video, it’s really helpful
You are most welcome!!! I am glad my video could be of assistance with your auto repair! Thank you for watching and stay tuned for more DIY Auto Repair here on the channel!
After u done please let as know how the van is running cause i have exactly the same van and i replace that thermostat but the code came back after erasing it ?
Did you bleed the coolant system? Thank you for watching by the way!!!
This fucked rocked man. I am no mechanic, and I was able to do this job tonight. Just wish I had the right tools. Haha. Thank you for the video
Thank you Patrick! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it to be beneficial in replacing your thermostat on your Town & Country
i just opened the air box flipped the top part over and the bottom part of air pops out and flip that up and out of the way
the only thing i unscrewed was the thermostat, the 2 pieces lean against each other flipped up to stay out of the way
Nice!!! Great job!! All the way from Peteoria!! (Family guy joke)
I have the exact same color pry tool from Amazon whole kit yeah I use that a lot
definitely a nice kit that comes in handy! Thanks for watching!
Yes this was a lot of help called a auto shop told me it was. $380.00 job at 4 hours labor
I am glad that you found the video to be beneficial and you saved yourself $380! That is crazy! Don't forget to subscribe to the channel to catch all of my future DIY Auto Repair videos to save yourself in the future as well. Thanks for watching!
I changed the thermostat. Drove 200 mi. Check engine with p0128 didn't go away. Engine Temps around 188on highway 208-216 idle here in Florida with Temps outside around 90.
I figure if it was a coolant sensor then it would not give accurate readings.
Only problem that concerns me is that when burping the system with no spill funnel after thermostat open it started boiling and spilling vigorously coolant around. Like everywhere around engine area
You need to wait until the engine is cool before opening the cap. There is a bleed screw on the top of the thermostat housing.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars after screw I still had a lot of bubbles coming out with a funnel.
And do you know by any chance why p0128 might not go away
The engine coolant temperature sensor could be bad
Does check engine light soon disappear after fixing or do I got to go and get it deleted thanks so much video helped alot.
The code will go away by itself after you start the vehicle up and start driving. Thank you for watching!
I been driving for 2 days since fixed and its still on.
Hey! Great video! I got mine switched out lickety split but the light still hasn’t turned off. It’s not overheating. Any recommendations?
You need to bleed the air out of the system. Use the bleed screw cap that is located on the thermostat housing. Do not over torque the screw it is made out of plastic
Thanks for the video and informative content but shop elsewhere besides Amazon, others need business also. Additionally, I recommend using a new constant tension clamp as well as covering the pulley and the belt area with shop rags as spilled coolant wreaks havoc with those. You are right in your closing statement.
You are most welcome for the video it was my pleasure!
I will definitely remember that for next time, thank you. I shop for the best price and quality, I use these parts so you know which parts have great quality. Thank you for checking out the video. Hit subscribe to be notified of all my future videos. Thanks again!
I sell on amazon. I’m nobody major just another source of income while I work a 70 hour a week job.
@@matthewmurphy191 Why work 70 hours a week and sell on amazon is the question. That is not living that is slavery
Can you give me some advice how to properly change a head gasket and antifreeze removal from the engine compartment. Changing the thermostat didn't work, maybe operator error. Thought I got it right. But anyhow would you be willing to throw some more knowledge my way?
Did you bleed the bubbles out? There is a bleed screw on top of the thermostat housing
What is steering you towards the head gasket has failed?
Did this but know overheating not sure if I did something wrong but trying to diffuse out how to bleed air out of there is any.
At the top of your thermostat housing you will see a plastic screw. This is your bleed cap for your thermostat housing and your cooling system. Fill until there is no air and you are good to go! Great job!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars yeah figured it out. Just wished it had been in video.
20 minutes! Sweet!
You got this! Easy money right here! Thank you for watching!
Hi I did the steps that you show. But my service engine light still on. Is that supposed to happen. When will the light be off?
If the light is still on it means that you have an air pocket in the system. At the top of the thermostat housing there is a plastic bleed screw. Take a funnel and fill the coolant system from this bleed screw to make sure all of the air is out of the system.
This is the third time your channel has come up for me. I thought I already subscribed, but you definitely deserve a sub now. Just got the first check engine light the other day since I got the van. Looked up the code only to come across your page again. I guess window regulators and coolant thermostats are common failures on Town and Country's? Anyway, I hope this works for me!
P.S. Sorry to hear about your T&C.
They are definitely common problems but I am glad my video is able to assist you with your van problems. Thank you for watching!!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars So I just got this code again this past week.. I wonder why they fail.. that's annoying, but at least it's not too expensive. However, since I ordered it in January, the price has gone from $17.40 to $27.35!
Great work man, this is really helpful. I will be changing out the thermostat on my wife's van possibly today.
Thank you Paul! You got it, just follow the video along and you will have it changed out. Plus the wife will be happy and that is always a blessing. I have to change out the rear blower motor today lol. Stay tuned for that one! Let me know if you have any questions with the install
Hahaha same exact comment but you posted it first
Thanks for the video. Worked out just as you said. Much appreciated. 😀
You are most welcome Daniel! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for more DIY Auto repair videos to save you even more money on the channel!
Yes thanks again very very good
Your are most welcome Bonito!!! Make sure you subscribe to catch all our future DIY Auto Repair videos!! Thanks for watching!
I changed mine but now it has a (new) small leak from the new thermostat housing. Any experience with duralast thermostats for this? Also, should I use some kind of permatex sealant?
If you purchased it locally I would return it and get a new one. You should not have to use any kind of rtV with this thermostat housing since it has a o ring. If you do have to use rTV it is because you have a leak.
Thank you sir.
You are most welcome! Happy to help you save money before the holidays!!! Sounds like you deserve another gift under the tree! Thanks for watching!!!
Does the check engine light go off after fixing the thermostat or do I need to drive if for a bit after?
It will do a self-diagnostic after starting it it should go out within the first 5 miles
Gracias señor
You are most welcome brother! Thank you for watching!!
Awesome! Thank you so much for this video. Watched your video this morning and changed it this afternoon. You saved me a lot of money. Keep it up. Do you have anything for a fuel evaporator? That’s another code that keeps coming up.
I do not have a video about the fuel evaporator on that vehicle as of yet. Thank you for watching! You are most welcome, I am so glad that the episode helped you save money and get your repair done. Great job!
Ditto on the evap. So far it seems to have been a ghost issue for us from a loose gas cap. We cleared the code with the handheld and it hasn’t coded for evap but a couple of times in the past five years. If there could be another issue please let us know. Seems to be a common issue for these vans.
Awesome! Cheers from Mexico!
Thank you for checking out the video I am glad you enjoyed it! Hit subscribe to check out my future auto diy videos and thanks for watching!
It happens on our vans now as we are transitioning from summer to fall, cool in the morning so heat on and hot in the afternoon so back down to cool.
yeah except this is a year round video, if your vehicle is fluctuating in temperature due to the outside temperature changing..........you will be having a cooling system component replacement due in the very near future. Cooling system failures can be masked by the outside temp being an extreme opposite. Thanks for watching!!!
How bout cam sensors, same van?
That is a great video to create, you should find the cam sensors near the front side of your cylinder heads. I will let you know when I release a video on them. Thank you for watching!
What effects can a bad thermostat cause I’ve been having coolant spring from somewhere, but I can’t tell where and I’ve been told different things that the thermostat could be bad, causing everything to overheat and making coolant spray out
Overheating multiple times can cause internal engine damage, it is not something to play with. Get it right and save your engine
Awesome, vid. Save me a ton of money
That is awesome to hear!!!! Thank you for watching and I am glad my video could help you put some money back towards you! Time to treat yourself with your savings!!!
Thanks for the video. I'm trying to do this with as little mess as possible. You mention a clamp type tool to put on the radiator hose to prevent spilling. Do you have a link to something like that? All I get when I Google is regular clamps for the ends.
Hey Michael I put the link in the video description just now for you. Let me know if you need anything else. This is the set I use and they do the job great!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars Thanks. Never knew such a thing existed.
You are most welcome Michael! Don't forget to subscribe to catch my future videos!
Did you take belt off due to antifreeze getting on belt . Was told it will make belt squeal all the time
You can if you want, I put a rag over the belt to protect it from any spillage
@@Sellthoseflippingcars thank you I'm in the process of same thing in 2015 town and country don't look to be to hard of a job
You are most welcome Russ! Yeah, it is not too bad of a job. Thank you for watching!
You did a great job
Thank you Ally! I am glad you enjoyed the video and it helped you with completing your repair!
Nice job
Thank you Mo Sal! I am glad you enjoyed the video! Make sure you hit subscribe to catch all my future videos. Thanks again!
Hey thanks for videos it's a bummer you don't have a chrysler t&c no more but can you make a vid about testing relay s and fuse s with a multi meter
I sure can Josh!!! Yeah I enjoyed that vehicle as well :( But its all good, who knows what the next vehicle will be! Thank you for watching!!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars I'm hearing air leaking (hissing) out my chrysler t&c where the ac and heat go into the cabin housing of the vehicle plus I can feel it
Is that normal
No, use some soapy water to find out where exactly the air is coming from.
Where do I top off the antifreeze the excess tank or actual radiator
The overflow (excess) tank
Does the air need to be bled out of the system afterwards?
Yes, you can do this from the bleed screw on top of the thermostat housing.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars thanks worked like a charm heat has the van feeling like a sauna 😂
I bet that feels good with these cold days. Great job Anthony!
My T/C just threw the same code. I just might try it myself.
You got this! Easy repair and a great way to save some cash!! Thanks for watching!!
That was awesome! I was worried about doing it myself but I did it. Now do you have any good ideas for why my passenger side seat heater won’t work. I checked the fuses the fuse for it what corroded so I put a new one in but that didn’t help. The light for it inside comes on and then after about five seconds it goes off
After you pulled the corroded fuse out where you able to clean the female port of the fuse as well? Sometimes when there is corrosion on the fuse it will spread to the female side and will decrease voltage because of it.
Also great job on replacing your thermostat by yourself! That is awesome you saved yourself a bunch of money! Keep up the great work!
No I didn’t I was scared to put anything in there I thought about getting a wire brush in there but I was worried
Try a small file and if the spades or metal clasps get a little spread out, just push them gently back together with a small screwdriver.
Good job amigo
Thank you Fernando and thank you for watching!