I change thermostat out I did have that code put all back running car to fill antifreeze up and then it was like a air compressor shot out and car cut off ? What is that ?
Thanks for this video guys! Great video. On my 2006 Honda Civic I was getting a Check Engine light. I used a cheap scanner and it turned out to be the P0128 alarm code. After some googling, it was either the temperature sensor or an old/faulty thermostat. I went with the thermostat replacement because the car was running colder than usual. Saw this wonderful video and I replaced the thermostat in about an hour. Parts cost about $20 bucks. The auto shop was going to charge me $250-$300. Saved myself $230 easy! Thanks again.
Im a 60+ mom. My sons tire went sideways driving to work. He has it towed to my home.. With youtube and a mom wanting to save her child money, I replaced the ball joint , new axle, and brakes. My son was so scared to drive it that day 🙄. 1 year now and his car is still driving great. ( I did have a mechanic friend look at it for safety purposes. But thank you for this video cause my car thermostat just needed to be replaced and im out of work right now. Great and helpful video. Signed " yo mama shoulda been a mechanic". Lol
Just changed my thermo and coolant this morning! First time doing it after watching this video, kinda got messy at first cause i botched the coolant catcher for a small bowl lmao learned the hard way, nevertheless taking it around the block and for a drive later to see how the drive cycle is. Thank u
Hey guys great easy video I'm a single girl with a beat up 2008 Honda Civic lx it has 154000 miles on it and I just had the radiator replaced over the summer and just last week my temperature gagae has been going all the way up when I put the heat on it seems to help but not for long there is nothing leaking as both the resovore and main coolant housing areas are full with antifreeze so I'm not very educated when it comes to cars and but being that I am single I have been tryin to learn some things when it comes to my own vehicle acting up and your video has been easy to understand and I like how you take your time to walk thur each step and let your veiwers know what tools they may need to get the job done. NOW i haven't been brave enough yet to tackle on fixing anything yet that my car needs but it does help to know what exactly mayb the issue so that when i do take it to have someone look at it or do the repairs that they aren't tryin to rip me off when they see a chic coming alone to their shop. So thanks again for taking the time to shoot theses videos it really does help those who need it
That was a really cool video and then you guys weren't very very specific with every single detail and every single part and I appreciate that thank you very much you guys are awesome
Great content guys,Usual you have to cycle through a few "mechanics" videos to get a IDEA how to make it a easier job on anything! It's one and done with your well executed exclamation and tips! I'm on it tomorrow. Definitely a describer here !!
You guys do amazing videos and the best and most detailed I have seen. Would love to see more Highly underrated channel, btw - you scared enough on the water pump video that I dont know if I should tackle that 8mm.....
I would highly recommend to get that $5 gasket theres a high chance it will be stuck on there and when you pry it out it will tear. And it is hard to find at autozone. You do not want to get stuck
Quick question - my honda is boiling coolant in the reservoir tank. The radiator fans don't come on and the engine does overheat. If I turn on the A/C then 2 fans come on but it doesn't cool down the temp much. The question is - do I need a new fan or is the radiator fan connected to the thermostat and if the thermostat is stuck or won't open then is it a tell tale symptom (radiator fans not working) because the thermostat won't open?
Literally closed the valve back and coolant is still draining from my car. Can’t refill it, idk wtf you guys left out but I don’t appreciate it. Also in the video you said you’d leave the coolant amounts needed in the description but in the description it just says please see owners manual.
My civic engine temperature is very low even after 30 minutes of running. $30 for A thermostat and a seal, $20 for a gallon of coolant. $30 for A brand new socket wrench set. And a roll of paper towel from my kitchen. Done. Only $80, my civic gets a normal temperature. I get a new wrench set and a good mood.
I have this same problem brother. I noticed that when I drive on the highway at fast speeds the temperature goes very low. Do you have experience with fixing cars or was this one of your first projects?
@@viigee202 I'm not sure if my thermostat is faulty , just checked by touching pipes if getting hot and they look good . The only issue now is temperature drops by half on highway
Alright. Replaced no issue. But two questions. The first time I turned it on the fans immediately turned on. And turned off but didn't seem to turn on again. Trying again. Also. After replacing the thermostat the check engine light is still on. Do I need to get that cleared? Or is something else potentially wrong still?
I followed these exact same instructions and I changed the thermostat by myself!! Do you understand how this makes me feel? The only question is my check engine light has not came off. The thermostat is out in correctly, so is the seal. No leaks, or over heating at all. What do I do?
Thanks a lot for the this really informative video! I have two questions: 1) My situation is the opposite of overheating: it takes time for the temperature to go up and it drops down again at high speed, while it goes back to normal in traffic. I don't get a check engine light or anything else. Should I still change the thermostat? 2) what is the type/model of the original thermostat and is there a suggested brand of coolant? I would be grateful if you or anyone else that knows could answer my questions.
It took more like an hour for me (outside in cool weather) and even then the fan only ran for a few seconds. You can warm it up faster by running the engine at 2000-3000 RPM, and an OBD adapter will let you monitor the coolant temperature as you go.
To rule out a fault with the fan, try running the AC - the condenser and radiator fans should both come on immediately, if it's anything like my Honda.
Thank you for your response! Only one fan does come on when I turn on the AC …. in this case do you suspect the condenser fan not working or just better off replacing it
@@charlescardenas7020 I hoped it might help, even after a year. :) You could test the suspect fan motor with a 9 V battery. If it's good, check the relevant fuse(s), relay, and wiring/grounds, and the thermal switch that turns the radiator fan on (AKA ECT 2, usually found at the base of the radiator).
Your best bet would be to clear it and see if it returns - if your drive cycle (check smog status) completes and it hasn't come back then you know you've fixed the problem. Only exception is if you have an inspection coming up.
The only way that the coolant thermostat can cause engine oil and coolant contamination would be if the thermostat stuck closed and caused the vehicle to have an over heat condition and damaged the head gasket or the cylinder head it’s self.
If it were me I would dispose of it properly and use new coolant - if it is clean/new it's ultimately up to you but any oil/dirt/etc that makes it way in can reduce the efficiency of the cooling system or lead to premature wear of your water pump, radiator, etc.
Don’t do what I did. I pulled a p0128 and I ended up buying 2 coolant sensors which cost a lot of money! After I changed the sensors my engine was still running cool. So now I’m going to change the thermostat which I should of did in the first place. Darn it! Well at least I have two new sensors.
People need to also know that most of the non-OEM thermostats for this car will NOT come with a new rubber gasket. Why? I have no idea. I don't know how smart it would be to reuse a 10-15+ year old rubber gasket after it has been exposed to that much head and hot coolant sitting tight against a very hot engine block. So its kind of a rip off. It cost me and additional $5 to buy it separately, and it was hard to find in stock. I drove around to 4 different auto parts stores and finally found one that carried a couple of them. That really blows my mind since this is supposed to be one of the most common problems on these cars and an easy DIY job. They carry so many different brands of thermostat but almost no gaskets. Who would want a new thermostat with no gasket?
It was detailed, but they made a mistake and they should've corrected it. The guys said you dont have to drain all the coollant. I didn't and I end up with tons of coolant on the floor.
how much coolant would you say is the most you need to drain down to keep from getting a "ecto cooler" shower? on a tight budget and want to keep it as cheap as possible.
If you're topped up with coolant and have no air in the system I'd try removing the thermostat and throw it in a pot of hot water, if doesn't open as the water approaches boiling then replace it. If that doesn't do it then it could be something like the water pump.
nagyon orulok es nagyon tanulsagos a video de van egy kergedem ha atermostat nem vizszintesen van a motorban hanem fuggolegesen ///ertitek ugye egy mas type motor /// akkor hogy helyezem el a termostatot hova esik a ///kicsi ///szelep koszonom az oktatast es a valaszokat
"Fear no fix.".. Until the fix is replacing the cracked block these year civics are becoming increasingly known for 😢😥.. I'm just here to see about removing the thermostat to pour in some Bars Leak so it doesn't clog.
yuck this honda is rusting mine who is a 2010 civic whit 87000 km is clean and treat whit oil every year underneat is well preserve whit no rust at all if you want your car last a long time and you are living in canada an antirust is a must
Thanks you guys so much, mechanic was charging me $200, I decided to do it my self, I only spent $18 , what a saver when you going through hard times
hey man just wanted to say congrats! feel that pride :)
I change thermostat out I did have that code put all back running car to fill antifreeze up and then it was like a air compressor shot out and car cut off ? What is that ?
lmao my mechanic charged me a grand. I didn't really realize what was going on until I read the bill. Unreal
@@seattleprowash5464 you got scammed bro 😅
Thanks for this video guys! Great video. On my 2006 Honda Civic I was getting a Check Engine light. I used a cheap scanner and it turned out to be the P0128 alarm code. After some googling, it was either the temperature sensor or an old/faulty thermostat. I went with the thermostat replacement because the car was running colder than usual. Saw this wonderful video and I replaced the thermostat in about an hour. Parts cost about $20 bucks. The auto shop was going to charge me $250-$300. Saved myself $230 easy! Thanks again.
Same exact story man. Was it hard to take off the thermostat?
I have exactly the same issue. Auto shop was telling me $225 or more then the parts cost just $15 plus a jug of coolant.!
Pretty straight forward. Daughter's car has all the symptoms of a faulty thermostat. Gonna work on it this weekend, or sooner. Thanks for great video.
Im a 60+ mom. My sons tire went sideways driving to work. He has it towed to my home.. With youtube and a mom wanting to save her child money, I replaced the ball joint , new axle, and brakes. My son was so scared to drive it that day 🙄. 1 year now and his car is still driving great. ( I did have a mechanic friend look at it for safety purposes. But thank you for this video cause my car thermostat just needed to be replaced and im out of work right now. Great and helpful video. Signed " yo mama shoulda been a mechanic". Lol
DUDES!!!!!! You saved me some Time & Money. Super EASY 45min fix. Thank you!!!
Just changed my thermo and coolant this morning! First time doing it after watching this video, kinda got messy at first cause i botched the coolant catcher for a small bowl lmao learned the hard way, nevertheless taking it around the block and for a drive later to see how the drive cycle is. Thank u
Thanks! You made this an easy Sunday project, and saved me money. Well done video.
Wow thank you for this, this is such an easy fix that mechanics charge an arm and a leg for, thank you!
Pep Boys wanted to charge $150 for this simple work? Crazy, thanks for the video!
did you expect them to do it for free ?
Thanks going to try this tomorrow morning!
Hey guys great easy video I'm a single girl with a beat up 2008 Honda Civic lx it has 154000 miles on it and I just had the radiator replaced over the summer and just last week my temperature gagae has been going all the way up when I put the heat on it seems to help but not for long there is nothing leaking as both the resovore and main coolant housing areas are full with antifreeze so I'm not very educated when it comes to cars and but being that I am single I have been tryin to learn some things when it comes to my own vehicle acting up and your video has been easy to understand and I like how you take your time to walk thur each step and let your veiwers know what tools they may need to get the job done. NOW i haven't been brave enough yet to tackle on fixing anything yet that my car needs but it does help to know what exactly mayb the issue so that when i do take it to have someone look at it or do the repairs that they aren't tryin to rip me off when they see a chic coming alone to their shop.
So thanks again for taking the time to shoot theses videos it really does help those who need it
Love the way you guys explained every single detail. Thanks so much 💕
That was a really cool video and then you guys weren't very very specific with every single detail and every single part and I appreciate that thank you very much you guys are awesome
YOU saved me 300 big ones , thanks. I subbed.
You guys are the best!
Great content guys,Usual you have to cycle through a few "mechanics" videos to get a IDEA how to make it a easier job on anything! It's one and done with your well executed exclamation and tips! I'm on it tomorrow. Definitely a describer here !!
Thanks for giving the torque specs.
Did mine today
Saved $$$
You guys do amazing videos and the best and most detailed I have seen. Would love to see more
Highly underrated channel,
btw - you scared enough on the water pump video that I dont know if I should tackle that 8mm.....
BRAVO.
SUPER TUTORING AND EXECUTION. 🏅👏
I would highly recommend to get that $5 gasket theres a high chance it will be stuck on there and when you pry it out it will tear. And it is hard to find at autozone. You do not want to get stuck
Love these guys man amazing detailed videos always.
Very good explanation 🙏
Quick question - my honda is boiling coolant in the reservoir tank. The radiator fans don't come on and the engine does overheat. If I turn on the A/C then 2 fans come on but it doesn't cool down the temp much. The question is - do I need a new fan or is the radiator fan connected to the thermostat and if the thermostat is stuck or won't open then is it a tell tale symptom (radiator fans not working) because the thermostat won't open?
Do I need to drain all antifreeze if I don’t know what brand is in there? I don’t want to mix the brand that I bought and whatever is in the car
I got a thermostat code. If i change the thermostat successfully, will the check engine light go off or is there a process for turning it off?
So if you are doing this when it’s cold out do you just keep on waiting for the fan to kick on? & Will it actually kick on?
Literally closed the valve back and coolant is still draining from my car. Can’t refill it, idk wtf you guys left out but I don’t appreciate it. Also in the video you said you’d leave the coolant amounts needed in the description but in the description it just says please see owners manual.
Followed directions… waiting for these fans to kick on.. taking forever. But my ultra gauge is reading a consistent temp. So far so good
My civic engine temperature is very low even after 30 minutes of running.
$30 for A thermostat and a seal, $20 for a gallon of coolant. $30 for A brand new socket wrench set. And a roll of paper towel from my kitchen.
Done. Only $80, my civic gets a normal temperature. I get a new wrench set and a good mood.
Fear No Fix right! Glad to hear you got it done and saved some money in the process!
I have this same problem brother. I noticed that when I drive on the highway at fast speeds the temperature goes very low. Do you have experience with fixing cars or was this one of your first projects?
@@Kobra54321
looks I have the same issue
@@anwaralmamari318 I got my thermostat replaced and it worked fine after that. It cost about$100 Canadian.
@@viigee202
I'm not sure if my thermostat is faulty , just checked by touching pipes if getting hot and they look good . The only issue now is temperature drops by half on highway
Alright. Replaced no issue. But two questions. The first time I turned it on the fans immediately turned on. And turned off but didn't seem to turn on again. Trying again. Also. After replacing the thermostat the check engine light is still on. Do I need to get that cleared? Or is something else potentially wrong still?
Good video. Just didn't drain enough coolant at first.
my thermostat case housing is cracked havent found a video on it yet
I followed these exact same instructions and I changed the thermostat by myself!! Do you understand how this makes me feel? The only question is my check engine light has not came off. The thermostat is out in correctly, so is the seal. No leaks, or over heating at all. What do I do?
go to auto zone they have to reset the code with obd2 computer it won’t go away by itself
Reset the code and engine light turns off.
Great job guys👍🏽
Very helpful video thank you so much.
Do you have another video on how to change the knock sensor on the same vehicle? I can’t fund anything online
Not yet, but it's a good idea for a future video!
I read the details and watched the video, but I must have missed it… what’s the brand and model number of the new thermostat?
changed mine 2 days ago Normal temps now was ruinning Low now to get the Light to go off only issure was the thermostat
Useful information!👍
do you have a link where to buy thermostat?
Thanks a lot for the this really informative video! I have two questions:
1) My situation is the opposite of overheating: it takes time for the temperature to go up and it drops down again at high speed, while it goes back to normal in traffic. I don't get a check engine light or anything else. Should I still change the thermostat?
2) what is the type/model of the original thermostat and is there a suggested brand of coolant?
I would be grateful if you or anyone else that knows could answer my questions.
Great video, but what happens when the fan doesn’t turn on after having the car on for more than 15 minutes?
It took more like an hour for me (outside in cool weather) and even then the fan only ran for a few seconds. You can warm it up faster by running the engine at 2000-3000 RPM, and an OBD adapter will let you monitor the coolant temperature as you go.
To rule out a fault with the fan, try running the AC - the condenser and radiator fans should both come on immediately, if it's anything like my Honda.
Thank you for your response!
Only one fan does come on when I turn on the AC …. in this case do you suspect the condenser fan not working or just better off replacing it
@@charlescardenas7020 I hoped it might help, even after a year. :) You could test the suspect fan motor with a 9 V battery. If it's good, check the relevant fuse(s), relay, and wiring/grounds, and the thermal switch that turns the radiator fan on (AKA ECT 2, usually found at the base of the radiator).
Hey guys, so what if I did all this for replaced? It did all the steps but the check engine light is still on?
Thx for a great video, curious what kind of thermostat was put in as a replacement? It does not look like Honda(OEM) one and any issues with it? :)
Thanks for the nice video
Thanks for the video
Great video
What's a little bit of coolant?
Brilliant, thank you
Should I reset the P0128 code using the Bluedriver scan tool? Or should it go away on it's own after replacing the thermostat?
Your best bet would be to clear it and see if it returns - if your drive cycle (check smog status) completes and it hasn't come back then you know you've fixed the problem. Only exception is if you have an inspection coming up.
7.4ft pounds to torque?
Just called my local Honda dealer, they want $300 + tax for this 😂😂😂
Fear No Fix right! Automotive repairs are intimating but can totally be done at home!
How long can i safely drive my Honda with this issue?
Nice video
Outstanding
Hi, i would like to ask a question, is it possible that the due to thermostat my engine oil will leak and go through the radiator?
The only way that the coolant thermostat can cause engine oil and coolant contamination would be if the thermostat stuck closed and caused the vehicle to have an over heat condition and damaged the head gasket or the cylinder head it’s self.
Should the drained coolant be discarded, or can it be reused if drained into a clean pail? (Trying to eliminate unnecessary toxic waste.)
If it were me I would dispose of it properly and use new coolant - if it is clean/new it's ultimately up to you but any oil/dirt/etc that makes it way in can reduce the efficiency of the cooling system or lead to premature wear of your water pump, radiator, etc.
What brand thermostat did you use as the replacement? Was it a 170 or 180 degree one?
I would add to put the heater on hot while bleeding the system
Can I drive my Honda if the thermostat is not working?
How long does it take from start to finish?
Book time is about an hour - depending on how much coolant you drain/fill it could be a bit more or less
thanks 👍👍
Fixed my p0128 code.
Don’t do what I did. I pulled a p0128 and I ended up buying 2 coolant sensors which cost a lot of money! After I changed the sensors my engine was still running cool. So now I’m going to change the thermostat which I should of did in the first place. Darn it! Well at least I have two new sensors.
Just did the exact same thing lol. Radiator sensor was a pain in the ass.
People need to also know that most of the non-OEM thermostats for this car will NOT come with a new rubber gasket. Why? I have no idea. I don't know how smart it would be to reuse a 10-15+ year old rubber gasket after it has been exposed to that much head and hot coolant sitting tight against a very hot engine block. So its kind of a rip off. It cost me and additional $5 to buy it separately, and it was hard to find in stock. I drove around to 4 different auto parts stores and finally found one that carried a couple of them. That really blows my mind since this is supposed to be one of the most common problems on these cars and an easy DIY job. They carry so many different brands of thermostat but almost no gaskets. Who would want a new thermostat with no gasket?
Radiator won’t turn on. It’s been running for like 10-15 minutes
It was detailed, but they made a mistake and they should've corrected it. The guys said you dont have to drain all the coollant. I didn't and I end up with tons of coolant on the floor.
For the thermostat you don't - it's real high up on the engine so you only need to drain anything that's higher up in the system
how much coolant would you say is the most you need to drain down to keep from getting a "ecto cooler" shower? on a tight budget and want to keep it as cheap as possible.
Nothing more important than the ability to service your car properly
My 2007 Honda Civic is super hot and overheated
If you're topped up with coolant and have no air in the system I'd try removing the thermostat and throw it in a pot of hot water, if doesn't open as the water approaches boiling then replace it. If that doesn't do it then it could be something like the water pump.
“_____________ is held on with two 10mm bolts.” Working on a Civic.
And every socket is missing
Can’t believe I was quoted $150 for this job.
Thank you for the lesson.
Fire--- wanted to charge my daughter $300.00 to $400.00 dollars
nagyon orulok es nagyon tanulsagos a video de van egy kergedem ha atermostat nem vizszintesen van a motorban hanem fuggolegesen ///ertitek ugye egy mas type motor /// akkor hogy helyezem el a termostatot hova esik a ///kicsi ///szelep koszonom az oktatast es a valaszokat
Torque is not necessary
👍🏼
"Fear no fix.".. Until the fix is replacing the cracked block these year civics are becoming increasingly known for 😢😥.. I'm just here to see about removing the thermostat to pour in some Bars Leak so it doesn't clog.
I didn’t
yuck this honda is rusting mine who is a 2010 civic whit 87000 km is clean and treat whit oil every year underneat is well preserve whit no rust at all if you want your car last a long time and you are living in canada an antirust is a must
A 12 year old car in Newfoundland doesn't stand a chance
looks so much better than my 2007 with 357,000 miles on it near Lake George NY.....so much salt it's depressing.
1.3 motor sucks
Thanks for the video
Can I drive my Honda if the thermostat is not working?
It would not be advised, you would be risking overheating and engine damage.