How to Replace the thermostat on the Dodge Avenger 2008 - 2014

Do you need to Replace the thermostat on your Dodge Avenger (2008 - 2014) but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Dodge Avenger (2008 - 2014) manual covers petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual haynes.com/en-...
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Dodge Avenger 2008 - 2014

[@iHeartsxP]

who else is here because there god forsaken dodge avenger keeps breaking every week

[@bardy6514]

first the total power module, then the starting issues, now this and throttle issues but we still going hard and i love the car i wish you the best of luck

[@austinlawson4930]

You ain't lying

[@tydecola2515]

Dodge Avenger are actually awful I'm in your boat right now

[@Lemonyzed]

Literally LOL. Put it off for too long now it’s forcing me to look into it 🙄

[@elisha8614]

Me!!!

[@loebo1609]

Remove the intake hose only ! Remove the 2 bolts for the first thermostat. The second thermostat in the housing . Remove the hoses & 3 bolts on the housing replace seals if needed & slap it back together. simple as that

[@neschawilkerson5689]

Where is the first thermostat located at? I know one is in the housing but idk where other one is

[@DocZoidberg549]

Thanks for the torque spec. This is one of the most over engineered housing I have ever seen.

[@ArtundertheSun1]

Saved me 2 hours of research with this, thank you!

[@emilywallace2824]

I whole-heartily enjoyed this video. Although, it did differentiate off of the subject of the history of Zimbabwean cuisine, I still found use in how the car began sparking at me. ❤🧠👶🏻

[@brandonvolesky9867]

Thank you Haynes! You made my job way easier today, especially with mentioning the specific bolt torque specs per year for the thermostat housing.
Not covered in video: Even if you drain the coolant, there will still be some coolant that will spill out onto your shop floor when you remove the thermostat from the housing.

[@ScottXDavidson]

Can I drive without both primary and secondary thermostats long enough to get to a shop?

[@breezebush5665]

What tools did you use in all areas? this will be my first time working on my own car wanna do it right

[@sammyquema3689]

Cheaper and easier to replace the whole housing complete

[@kentsturgill5945]

Are the 2 thermostats the same ??

[@benjaminchavez1232]

Very professional. Great vidro

[@kamdhman3709]

Very good job thanks

[@misterx4757]

Thanks. Great job

[@demitrioushicks4664]

What if I took the primary thermostat out and ran it like that?

[@ByJosephStevenson]

Thank you so much

[@raymondjohn3396]

What brand is this for thermostat as original part 2013 dodge avenger but is there engine 2.4 & 3.6? or just 2.4?

[@rahhclipper131]

Would be good to say the socket and wrench sizes. But Haynes always make u guess and reread and reread there manuals

[@Raymonddurann]

Bro chill it takes like 5 seconds to match up what size bit you need

[@woofdawgg69]

Very good video good job

[@exdubbxjvy4807]

Do u really have to take it all apart like that ? If so how long is the whole process

[@markschmid6463]

I was always taught to put the spring towards the engine. I realize when he took off the housing the thermostat there had the spring away from the engine. I'm wondering if someone else had replaced this before and put in backwards? The mechanic put it back in exactly the way he took it out. Should it be switched or not? Not sure how this housing works or why 2 thermostats.....please reply Haynes...

[@user-yh9kd6ob1i]

Was a mechanic not no more this is surprises me two thermostats

[@brandonspencer4349]

Me taking note of how it went was just me rewatching video

[@AliAli-ll9iv]

Good job pro.

[@austinlawson4930]

What set of pliers did you use for your plug?

[@theknockofftwins]

Does the 2010 3.5l dodge avenger have 2 thermostats??

[@kentsturgill5945]

Man I changed the secondary thinking it was the thermostat, wth whoever heard of 2 damn thermostats

[@josequiroz3571]

What color coolant do I use on a 2014

[@phxJohn2010]

"reinstall the plastic retaining pin" *plays video of removal process backwards*

[@navysealsrock1725]

Don't forget to replace the top sensor o ring. It's really small but must be replaced

[@JoseMedina-fw1sn]

Went you finish installing termo base fill up hoses with antifreeze or it might get hot.

[@damianvasquez945]

You lost me when you went into the engine

[@patsmightymovers3885]

2013 dodge avenger had to remove nothing but the housing

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

Do you have the 3.6l engine?

[@williamlewis350]

Mine. Is 2.7

[@Hawkeye.714]

Is this also for a 2.7 L Engine?

[@safeformoon3131]

I think a 2.4

[@jesseebassett537]

It's not for a 08 Dodge avenger do ur research before acting like a machinic 👍😭

[@BoofMasterOVER9000]

Chill bruh

[@BoofMasterOVER9000]

You do realize this is from Haynes Manuals right? The company that's been making manuals for doing this at home for decades?? That guy is LITERALLY A MECHANIC

[@jesseebassett537]

@Fernando Brown it's a pain gotta remove ac compressor an alternator