How to Replace Thermostat 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan

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This video shows you how to install a new TRQ thermostat and housing in your 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan. The thermostat controls the flow of coolant in your vehicle’s engine. When a thermostat fails, it can lead to overheating, which will damage the engine. One sign of a faulty thermostat is a cool upper radiator hose when the engine is at full operating temperature. It’s important to replace the thermostat immediately if you suspect it is failing.
This repair was done on a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.6L Mini Passenger Van 4-Door FWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/obAG/1A...
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/obxS/1A...
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/obUG/1A...
• 16mm Socket 1aau.to/obUG/1A...
• 8mm Socket 1aau.to/obxS/1A...
• Coolant Funnel Set
• Pliers
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obXE/1A...
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/obUG/1A...
• Swivel
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa2v/1A...
• Block of Wood
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• Safety Glasses
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oapG/1A...
• Wheel Chocks
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[@luciano5137]

Exactly no need to drain the coolant at all also no need to remove air filter box or power steering reservoir...there is way easier way to do this

[@anthonyyacobozzi5405]

Move and tie back power steering reservoir. 13mm. Leave air box alone. Take tension off hose clamp, and struggle to remove hose from Thermostat. tie back hose. Remove 2, bolts from thermostat . 10 mm. Swap out thermostat. Reassemble all.. refill with orange antiboil. Get your scanner after the fix to check engine temp and code..

[@heathpelton1597]

Man I got to give you credit where it’s due your good

[@christatt6379]

Super informative video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge in great detail!

[@hoselrocket2001]

Why did you fully drain your entire coolant system first? I did this same replacement on my Jeep a few months ago and just caught the pint or so of coolant that released to a catch pan when I disconnected the thermostat hose. That way I only had to add about a pint of new coolant back to the system (using a burping funnel like you did) and it was quite simple and cheaper to restore the coolant loop devoid of air pockets. Is the thermostat on the Dodge located at an usually low spot in the coolant loop?

[@anthonyyacobozzi5405]

What type of coolant do we need for 2020 DGC SXT.

[@sln4347]

how long should this repair take? quotes Im getting are 1 hr to 1.5 hrs.

[@5jjt]

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[@BMAWK]

Thank you

[@hiddenghost9200]

I replaced mine still leaks any tips

[@chrishoward4017]

Mine is a 3 bolt pattern? But still a 3.6