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Originally Posted by Zerohour3k
Is the thermostat hard to replace? It's currently 15 degrees outside, so if it's an hour-long job in the freezing cold, I'd rather just have it done at a shop. I've never replaced one of these things before, so I don't even know what type to get. :\
Huh.. never knew that running *cold* would be a bad thing o.O
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10 minutes on a cool engine....three 10mm bolts and a 3/4 gallon of coolant is all it takes. Running too cool increaces wear and shortens oil life too.....
Heres a hint.....a 10mm deep well 3/8" socket and ratchet is the perfect length to get at all the bolts...
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