It's located on the passenger side of the engine compartment, on the front of the engine block, to the right (as viewed from the front of the motor) of the exhaust manifold. http://www.thirdworldcounty.us/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/1997-SL-1-thermostat-housing.jpg Shows one bolt (of two) on the thermostat housing and a portion of the passenger side radiator hose. Note: there is supposed to be a "/" between the "09" and the "1997-SL-1-thermostat-housing.jpg" but whenever I save the text that way, it saves without the "/" in that location.
2002 saturn sl200
At the top of your radiator, there is a radiator hose that goes from the radiator to the engine. Where the hose connects to the engine is where the thermostat is. There is a thermostat housing held on by two bolts which will have to be removed.
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Sticking thermostat could cause this. If the thermostat is stuck open, it never gives the engine a chance to fully heat the coolant. Follow the top radiator hose to the engine, remove the hose and remove what it hooks to and there's your thermostat.
If you know where the intake manifold is, you will find the thermostat housing under it after taking the manifold off. You could also follow the upper radiator hose to your thermostat housing.
Could be your thermostat isn't satisfied, caused by where is your thermostat located. It should be away from doors windows in the main room of your house.
Follow the top radiator hose down to the water outlet; the stat is in there. this does not tell me anything it is not located here! anyone could say this thats where most cars places for the thermostat is. but not on a 2002 Malibu. This answer is useless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are unable to post pictures on this site. Your best bet is to go to your local library and check out a Chilton's car manual ... it should have pictures as well as a good descriptive of the thermostat changout.
Could be the thermostat not opening
car thermostat are usually round stamped out matal ,fit in palm of your hand. cazn purchase one for $ 3.99 at any autozone, advance,or oreillys. go to auto store and let them show you one, could google "car thermostat " might show you a picture of one.
Your temperature sensor, located on the thermostat housing could be faulty or unplugged.
Could be the coolant temp sensor located next to the thermostat housing.