It doesn't matter. A thermostat is a non-serviceable item. If it is bad, you replace it. That probably isn't your problem though.
Low coolant Water pump not working properly Cooling fan not working Thermostat not opening fully Radiator plugged or dirty Check the radiator fan.
No coolant Thermostat not opening Defective temperature sensor
small amounts of water coming from the muffler is normal but if its antifreeze its not
The thermostat is probably stuck in the open position.
The primary cause of a thermostat malfunction is corrosion. It prevents the thermostat from opening and closing as it normally would.
Follow the top radiator hose, to where it intersects with the motor. This would be the thermostat housing. Remove this, and the thermostat will be exposed.
The gas tank in my extended 2000 Pontiac Montana is 25 gallons. I would imagine the 02 is the same.
Two symptoms of faulty thermostat which would more than likely require replacement of same: (1) engine overheats quickly (2) engine takes too long or doesn't reach normal operating temperature
A common problem with the Montana is the power steering pump.
Insufficient amount of coolant or thermostat not opening
coolant levels or the thermostat
I have a 2000 Pontiac and my was doing the same thing. It turned out to be my heads were warped. You can smell it coming out of your tail pipe if it is your heads.