I’ve been needing to replace my thermostat on my 2008 miata that I just got and this video helped me out so much, i studied this video , bought what i needed to , and got started . I will say it was absolute hell getting that thing replaced though . Once I got the throttle body off I spent at least 2 hours trying to get the smaller hose that’s attached to the thermostat off and in the middle of the job I had to go pick up the correct pliers and it was still hell, then I got it off and I kept dripping stuff in my car and I had to fish it out . Anyway the point is this was hell but it was worth it and saved me money in the end and I’m very thankful for this video. It took me a total of 6 hours to get this done in one sitting😭
Thanks so much for this video. I have been needing to replace the thermostat on my 2006 for a while but I read some horror stories online of how difficult it can be so I have been putting it off - this video is a life saver. I plan to tackle this job during one of the next couple of weekends before the track season starts!
What does it mean? Btw I used equivalent to fl22... the green for asian for my mx5...same yr etc as yrs l. I noticed low coolant I topped ot off the when I drive or mx5 warms up on AC or Heat on. The coolant comes out of overflow reservoir tube. It shows low coolant again. I repeated a few time w same results. I'm thinking thermostat malfunctioned, needs replaced. I'm a hands on non-professional diy'r. Am i on target? Pl ty
While viewing yr "how to" vid. I noticed yr belt seems/shows wore spots... if you haven't done so yet. Will you be replacing that belt and doing a "how to" vid as well?
@@AlexTheGrumpyOne thank you Alex. but with other cars i usually have the engine run so the thermostat will open and get all the air out of the system. these cars had a radiator cap. since this is a pressurized system, to bleed the engine block i need to have the car reach operating temp so the thermostat will open but wasn't sure if i can do it with a funnel and the pressure reservoir cap off. thank you for such an amazing video
Ohh sorry bud my mistake. For some reason I thought about the brake fluid bleeding. I only realised what video it is now... I do apologise! Yeah when bleeding the system you definitely need engine running and keeping an eye on yhe coolant level. I leave the cap off in the begging to keep it full while its filing up and then closer to normal op temperature I put it back on 😀 to pressurise it.
@@AlexTheGrumpyOne any time. This is a 2007 Miata that I have as a summer toy car with only 44k miles so it’s my first cooling system flush and want to change the thermostat and water pump since it’s too old also the tank I order the maroso one. I’m a bimmer guy so not so much experience on the NC. Please add more videos you rock brother
Yr reservoir history per yr make, model etc is prone to break n leak causing fatal damage to yr motor... If you've not done so, pl make a vid replacement of reservoir pl ty.
I’ve been needing to replace my thermostat on my 2008 miata that I just got and this video helped me out so much, i studied this video , bought what i needed to , and got started . I will say it was absolute hell getting that thing replaced though . Once I got the throttle body off I spent at least 2 hours trying to get the smaller hose that’s attached to the thermostat off and in the middle of the job I had to go pick up the correct pliers and it was still hell, then I got it off and I kept dripping stuff in my car and I had to fish it out . Anyway the point is this was hell but it was worth it and saved me money in the end and I’m very thankful for this video. It took me a total of 6 hours to get this done in one sitting😭
Sounds like a bit of a nightmare unfortunately... but I'm really glad that you got it done 😀 I'm glad that video is helping out
Thank you so much. I did this job with your help today, and was so chuffed. All working perfectly.Thanks for doing this video, brilliant 😊
That's amazing! Well done 😀 thank you for the feedback
Thanks so much for this video. I have been needing to replace the thermostat on my 2006 for a while but I read some horror stories online of how difficult it can be so I have been putting it off - this video is a life saver. I plan to tackle this job during one of the next couple of weekends before the track season starts!
Thank you very much! No worries at all. Yeah it's easy as long as u know what u doing... u know now 😀
You did a great job on the video. And thanks for not having loud music playing.
I enjoyed watching.
Thank you very much. 😀 really appreciate it
Great vid. I now have heat in my car .been putting it off but your video made it look easy enough.
Thank you
Brilliant 😀 I'm glad 😀
Well laid out, detailed and executed "how to" vid.... keep it up brother
Thank you very much. I appreciate it
Thank you so much for this video. Just replaced my thermostat as indicated by your video. You the man!
Awesome 👌 well done. Thank you for your support
Fantastic video, it’s very concise and I managed to replace the thermostat just as easy as you did. Many thanks
Awesome 😀 well done. Thank you for the feedback 😀
Did this at work right after watching it on my lunch great vid
Awesome! Well done 😀
I did this today and the eml has come on the dash. It wasn't on before. The car is warming up now but no heat from the heater. Any ideas?
Very helpful video. Thanks.
Thank you
I was hoping that it would be as easy as my Mk3 Cortina was back in the day! (done in 10 mins!). I think I'll have to get the garage to do this !
U can do it without taking the wheel off. On the full lock.
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What does it mean?
Btw I used equivalent to fl22... the green for asian for my mx5...same yr etc as yrs l.
I noticed low coolant I topped ot off the when I drive or mx5 warms up on AC or Heat on.
The coolant comes out of overflow reservoir tube.
It shows low coolant again.
I repeated a few time w same results.
I'm thinking thermostat malfunctioned, needs replaced.
I'm a hands on non-professional diy'r.
Am i on target? Pl ty
I would recommend doing headgasket check or try and bleed cooling system to make sure u got no air lock
Great video so thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
While viewing yr "how to" vid. I noticed yr belt seems/shows wore spots... if you haven't done so yet. Will you be replacing that belt and doing a "how to" vid as well?
great video. quick question, when you bleed the system do you keep the cap off while running the car? i know its a pressurized system so wasn't sure
@@AlexTheGrumpyOne thank you Alex. but with other cars i usually have the engine run so the thermostat will open and get all the air out of the system. these cars had a radiator cap. since this is a pressurized system, to bleed the engine block i need to have the car reach operating temp so the thermostat will open but wasn't sure if i can do it with a funnel and the pressure reservoir cap off. thank you for such an amazing video
Ohh sorry bud my mistake. For some reason I thought about the brake fluid bleeding. I only realised what video it is now... I do apologise!
Yeah when bleeding the system you definitely need engine running and keeping an eye on yhe coolant level.
I leave the cap off in the begging to keep it full while its filing up and then closer to normal op temperature I put it back on 😀 to pressurise it.
@@AlexTheGrumpyOne thank you so much I was a bit surprised when you wrote car off. Keep posting more nc videos please love how detailed you are
Thank you very much! I appreciate your support and kind comments
@@AlexTheGrumpyOne any time. This is a 2007 Miata that I have as a summer toy car with only 44k miles so it’s my first cooling system flush and want to change the thermostat and water pump since it’s too old also the tank I order the maroso one. I’m a bimmer guy so not so much experience on the NC. Please add more videos you rock brother
I have a vid request...
I haven't seen a proper "How to completely flush out the entire coolant system" even from the block, per yr make model. Ty
is this the same for the 1.8 engine mx5 mk3 NC 👍
Yes it will be
@@AlexTheGrumpyOne thank you mate 👍
Tempted to attempt this myself… does anyone know if the process with the 1.8 engine is similar to this?
Engine will.be exactly the same 😉
@@AlexTheGrumpyOne You're a saint! Doing the job tomorrow. Thanks!
No worries. Good luck 😉
Doesn't look too bad to do , probably just a bit fiddley.
Yr reservoir history per yr make, model etc is prone to break n leak causing fatal damage to yr motor...
If you've not done so, pl make a vid replacement of reservoir pl ty.