2006 thermostat
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2006 thermostat
I been running with a temperature of 176 to 180 so I think my thermostat is stuck open. do you have to get one from a dealer? or can you use Napa or auto zone? and how much fluid are you going to lose or have to drain out/ thanks
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From: L.A. (Lower Alabama)
The aftermarket ones fit ok, but don't seem to last as long. Same problem youre having now. You'll have to drop a couple of gallons of coolant to be below the thermostat. Catch it in a clean bucket and pour it back in.
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From: Spanaway
Rusty has that right as always.
I lost about 2 gallons and saved in a clean bucket and
put it back . I did use a paint filter because I saw some
stuff on the top. The wind blew the cover off the top.
The price of the T-stat from Ford includes the housing and new gasket.
So you may want to take that into account with pricing one at the parts store.
Sean
I lost about 2 gallons and saved in a clean bucket and
put it back . I did use a paint filter because I saw some
stuff on the top. The wind blew the cover off the top.
The price of the T-stat from Ford includes the housing and new gasket.
So you may want to take that into account with pricing one at the parts store.
Sean
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From: Middle Tn.
Rusty has that right as always.
I lost about 2 gallons and saved in a clean bucket and
put it back . I did use a paint filter because I saw some
stuff on the top. The wind blew the cover off the top.
The price of the T-stat from Ford includes the housing and new gasket.
So you may want to take that into account with pricing one at the parts store.
Sean
I lost about 2 gallons and saved in a clean bucket and
put it back . I did use a paint filter because I saw some
stuff on the top. The wind blew the cover off the top.
The price of the T-stat from Ford includes the housing and new gasket.
So you may want to take that into account with pricing one at the parts store.
Sean
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