Please note that the coolant you see draining out of my truck is non-toxic, which is why I let it drain on the ground. Non-toxic anti-freeze is made of Propylene Glycol instead of Ethylene Glycol and is safe for use in systems where ingestion may occur. If you are using Ethylene Glycol based anti-freeze you will need to capture it and dispose of it properly based on your location.
@@ClintHollandThis summer my truck was running hot only while driving on a incline. So I changed the thermostat,then the water pump,then the temp sensor,then the fan clutch and it still runs too hot only while driving uphill on hot days
Might be one of the best videos I have ever watched in regards to this. Clear ,not over the top and I am about to go do it myself. I have the exact same thermostat.Replacing one because my 04 Durango always runs hot..needle in summer goes to 75%-85%. hoping thermostat is the cause..
He installed the Thermostat backwards. I just did this the way he did today and the system would not bleed air correctly. Went back and flipped it the correct way and it worked how it should. Could have just been my model truck but if they put it in that way factory then I think that means something.
I attempted to install it backwards in this video but it actually won't install backwards, at least not in this model. That tab I was talking about plus the extra length prevent it from going in backwards.
1. if your coolant is still good, you can collect it and reuse. 2. Unscrew the plug first. Than undo the radiator cap. it won't flood out while you're underneath.
So Clint, this was accessible without having to remove anything else, like the belt tensioner? I have a 2004 Durango with the 3.7L V6. I'm also partially disabled and it's a little hard for me to scoot around on the ground, so I need to pin down how hard this might be to get out and replace before I get down there. Any help you could offer is appreciated. And btw, I get that the fluid you use is "non toxic", still, it's good practice to capture that anyway and dispose of properly. Why not?
It is very easy to get to and you don't have to remove anything to get to it. Plenty of room underneath so it's about as easy as it can be. The video was 5 years ago and I would like to think I have learned something from all the negative comments about draining coolant on the ground. Definitely won't do it again.
Wow. I am not sure where to start. First of all, the thermostat was not in backwards. The reason you think that is because the video shows me removing it from the fixed engine housing but reinstalling it in the removable thermostat housing. You actually can't install this thermostat backwards due to the recessed tab on only one side. That tab fits in the housing which is why it is easier to reinstall into the removable housing than the engine side. And as far as the coolant on the ground, the coolant is propylene glycol not ethylene glycol and is considered non-toxic. It is even safe to use in systems where ingestion may occur and is also noted in the description. But thanks for watching. I hope it helped in some way.
Pretty positive I have the same issue. I will be replacing my thermostat, but before I do; with the location of the thermostat I don’t see how I’d have steam/smoke coming from hood, as a result of coolant hitting a hot surface. Is that possible?
Clint Holland yeah, there is a little coolant dripping from it, so going to replace it and the gasket. Only problem is I have to contend with a busted bolt inside the housing now
I have an 06 dakota v6 would it be the same procedure? My mechanic said it has a hosing leak so I’m not sure what to replace. I’m a noob in mechanic work.
It sure is. The Dakotas were basically the same from 2004-2006. Did he say what hose was leaking? I have had to replace both the upper and lower radiator hose on this vehicle because of that.
I did exactly like you did on my 2005 dodge Dakota it's a v6 tho. And my truck is still over heating fairly bad. I tried burping the radiator but it doesn't help. I still can't get any hot air in my truck. And their are no leaks anywhere
I would almost suspect a clog at this point. Have you done a flush recently? Not one of the flush in a can things but the one where you hook up a water hose and really flush it? Might even be worth disconnecting both hoses that go to the heater core and seeing if you can force water through it. Or even disconnect them and bypass the heater core and see if the overheating still occurs.
Hi, why did you change it?? I have a dakota 2006 3.7...and gage shows idle down...and when i drive it just up until first line...do you think is the thermostat??
mralejhernan I changed mine mainly as a precaution. My truck had started running hotter than normal so I basically replaced everything related to the cooling system, the thermostat, radiator cap, coolant temperature sensor and did a flush. Are you saying that when you drive it, the coolant temp gauge never goes past the first line?
Yes, it normally keep under fisrt line...only goes a little bite up when is a hot day or climbing...i saw mechanical manual...that a slow read could be a open thermostat..
@@ClintHolland My exact truck was beginning to run at about 80% on the temp gauge while driving constant up a hill . It had not done this in previous years
I have addressed this before but I only use non-toxic anti-freeze in my vehicles. It is only slightly more expensive and many of the major providers offer a version now. Just look for bottles that say non-toxic and contain propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. It is safe enough to be used in food prep.
"Propylene glycol is considerably less toxicthan ethylene glycol and may be labeled as "non-toxic antifreeze". It is used asantifreeze where ethylene glycol would be inappropriate, such as in food-processing systems or in water pipes in homes where incidental ingestion may be possible." Nice try though. Just collect your engine coolant and reuse or dispose of it properly.
Have you seen cancer valley? Your worried about antifreeze on the ground? Bet you dont drive a tesla Or any other electric car Leeve him alone he tried hes only human
+Steven Goodwin I don't recommend it in general but I don't run anti-freeze in this vehicle. It is pure water based with a bottle of corrosion inhibitors occasionally. Long story but this truck has 250k miles on it and has a leaky heater core so I don't waste money putting actual anti-freeze in it just for it to leak out.
Satan calling someone a shatbag, I guess that's why you're the ultimate hypocrite, and don't you hate all of God's creation anyway, so wouldn't you be full of pride over the polluting of this world, if that's what he was doing, now stay in school and get an edumacation 😘
Please note that the coolant you see draining out of my truck is non-toxic, which is why I let it drain on the ground. Non-toxic anti-freeze is made of Propylene Glycol instead of Ethylene Glycol and is safe for use in systems where ingestion may occur. If you are using Ethylene Glycol based anti-freeze you will need to capture it and dispose of it properly based on your location.
This is the exact vehicle I have with P0128 .
Thank you for making this useful video 👍🇺🇲
Same engine as mine 👍
That thing was a beast back in its day. Mine has 265k miles on it now and still runs pretty dang good.
@@ClintHollandThis summer my truck was running hot only while driving on a incline.
So I changed the thermostat,then the water pump,then the temp sensor,then the fan clutch and it still runs too hot only while driving uphill on hot days
@@Sarge999-eb2id Have you flushed it and put new coolant in? You could try a heavier duty flush like Thoroflush.
all cars use metric sizes for bolts. If you use standard sockets, they may work, but you run the risk of striping your bolt heads. :)
I take it there is no gasket between the housing and engine?
Correct. The O-ring on the thermostat allows the two housings to seal.
Might be one of the best videos I have ever watched in regards to this. Clear ,not over the top and I am about to go do it myself. I have the exact same thermostat.Replacing one because my 04 Durango always runs hot..needle in summer goes to 75%-85%. hoping thermostat is the cause..
Thank you Rob. Always great to hear.
Can you put the Dakota before you put dodge to keep others from wasting time on clicking when it can be another type of dodge
He installed the Thermostat backwards. I just did this the way he did today and the system would not bleed air correctly. Went back and flipped it the correct way and it worked how it should. Could have just been my model truck but if they put it in that way factory then I think that means something.
I attempted to install it backwards in this video but it actually won't install backwards, at least not in this model. That tab I was talking about plus the extra length prevent it from going in backwards.
1. if your coolant is still good, you can collect it and reuse. 2. Unscrew the plug first. Than undo the radiator cap. it won't flood out while you're underneath.
Great idea Adam. I am going to pin this comment.
Drain the radiator coolant into a container for disposal, please.
Agreed. Or run non-toxic coolant in your vehicles.
So Clint, this was accessible without having to remove anything else, like the belt tensioner? I have a 2004 Durango with the 3.7L V6. I'm also partially disabled and it's a little hard for me to scoot around on the ground, so I need to pin down how hard this might be to get out and replace before I get down there. Any help you could offer is appreciated. And btw, I get that the fluid you use is "non toxic", still, it's good practice to capture that anyway and dispose of properly. Why not?
It is very easy to get to and you don't have to remove anything to get to it. Plenty of room underneath so it's about as easy as it can be. The video was 5 years ago and I would like to think I have learned something from all the negative comments about draining coolant on the ground. Definitely won't do it again.
Clint Holland Yeah, I got it out. I had to take the hose off first. That made it easier to get to the bolts. But it’s done.
Dump coolant on the ground. ✅Put thermostat in backward. ✅Lol what a fukin yo-yo.
Wow. I am not sure where to start. First of all, the thermostat was not in backwards. The reason you think that is because the video shows me removing it from the fixed engine housing but reinstalling it in the removable thermostat housing. You actually can't install this thermostat backwards due to the recessed tab on only one side. That tab fits in the housing which is why it is easier to reinstall into the removable housing than the engine side. And as far as the coolant on the ground, the coolant is propylene glycol not ethylene glycol and is considered non-toxic. It is even safe to use in systems where ingestion may occur and is also noted in the description. But thanks for watching. I hope it helped in some way.
I think yo-yo's are neat.
Wow he needs Trump so he can learn how to replace his plugged ass yoyo
Pretty positive I have the same issue. I will be replacing my thermostat, but before I do; with the location of the thermostat I don’t see how I’d have steam/smoke coming from hood, as a result of coolant hitting a hot surface. Is that possible?
It is but I would also think you would see it dripping from the thermostat. Do you see that or just steam from under the hood?
Clint Holland yeah, there is a little coolant dripping from it, so going to replace it and the gasket. Only problem is I have to contend with a busted bolt inside the housing now
I have an 06 dakota v6 would it be the same procedure? My mechanic said it has a hosing leak so I’m not sure what to replace. I’m a noob in mechanic work.
It sure is. The Dakotas were basically the same from 2004-2006. Did he say what hose was leaking? I have had to replace both the upper and lower radiator hose on this vehicle because of that.
Why are you draining this out on the ground ?!
Dam commercials
I did exactly like you did on my 2005 dodge Dakota it's a v6 tho. And my truck is still over heating fairly bad. I tried burping the radiator but it doesn't help. I still can't get any hot air in my truck. And their are no leaks anywhere
Did anything change before it started overheating or did it just start one day?
Clint Holland started out by over heating when the a.c. was on
And you aren't losing any coolant? Have you checked the radiator cap, unlikely, or the water pump, more likely?
Clint Holland checked it all. It's all in good condition
I would almost suspect a clog at this point. Have you done a flush recently? Not one of the flush in a can things but the one where you hook up a water hose and really flush it? Might even be worth disconnecting both hoses that go to the heater core and seeing if you can force water through it. Or even disconnect them and bypass the heater core and see if the overheating still occurs.
Hi, why did you change it?? I have a dakota 2006 3.7...and gage shows idle down...and when i drive it just up until first line...do you think is the thermostat??
mralejhernan I changed mine mainly as a precaution. My truck had started running hotter than normal so I basically replaced everything related to the cooling system, the thermostat, radiator cap, coolant temperature sensor and did a flush. Are you saying that when you drive it, the coolant temp gauge never goes past the first line?
Yes, it normally keep under fisrt line...only goes a little bite up when is a hot day or climbing...i saw mechanical manual...that a slow read could be a open thermostat..
@@ClintHolland
My exact truck was beginning to run at about 80% on the temp gauge while driving constant up a hill .
It had not done this in previous years
Why on earth would you just dump that on the ground? I get it's concrete But there are protocols to follow for this.
I have addressed this before but I only use non-toxic anti-freeze in my vehicles. It is only slightly more expensive and many of the major providers offer a version now. Just look for bottles that say non-toxic and contain propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. It is safe enough to be used in food prep.
"Propylene glycol is considerably less toxicthan ethylene glycol and may be labeled as "non-toxic antifreeze". It is used asantifreeze where ethylene glycol would be inappropriate, such as in food-processing systems or in water pipes in homes where incidental ingestion may be possible."
Nice try though. Just collect your engine coolant and reuse or dispose of it properly.
Have you seen cancer valley? Your worried about antifreeze on the ground?
Bet you dont drive a tesla
Or any other electric car
Leeve him alone he tried hes only human
Sthu
Is there a months or miles you should change the thermostat?
is there a a seal or gasket???
There sure is. A rubber seal runs around the circumference of the thermostat which is what seals it.
why did you let it drain on the ground
+Steven Goodwin I don't recommend it in general but I don't run anti-freeze in this vehicle. It is pure water based with a bottle of corrosion inhibitors occasionally. Long story but this truck has 250k miles on it and has a leaky heater core so I don't waste money putting actual anti-freeze in it just for it to leak out.
Dumping coolant on the ground... what a sht bag.
Maybe try reading the description before posting. But thanks for watching.
Satan calling someone a shatbag, I guess that's why you're the ultimate hypocrite, and don't you hate all of God's creation anyway, so wouldn't you be full of pride over the polluting of this world, if that's what he was doing, now stay in school and get an edumacation 😘
It's none toxic ... Sheesh learn before assuming crap
Call the EPA, bet he won’t do that again.
Little known fact. I actually run non-toxic coolant in all my vehicles and it is perfectly safe to dump down the drain.
@@ClintHolland you didn't say that in the video, or I would of not said anything.
@@overthinkerblue4637 Correct, but I did put it in the description. I know, I know. Who reads those right?
@@ClintHolland lol
Yeah, first drain the coolant to the GROUND, how nice so the pets can lick it and DIE beside faking the environment!!!
Pretty irrelevant when the coolant is non-toxic wouldn't you say?