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Old 05-31-2009, 12:02 AM
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I found a leak on on the thermostat area, does it have oring or gasket ? car is not over heat or anything, just that leak, should I get another thermo while im at it ? do I need to drain coolant ? thanks
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O-ring.

No need to buy another t-stat.
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can I change it without drain the coolant or burge the system ? what coolant do i need to use, it have green coolant in it right now.
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No, you will lose some coolant taking the housing off. No big deal though, just fill it back up.
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