That is NOT a good idea and I will try to explain why. The computer has to see 195 degrees to get the proper air to fuel ratio. If it is running cooler the computer sees that and keeps the mixture Rich. While running rich you are paying $4.00 a gallon for gas. If the cooling system is the problem THEN fix it.
The coolant temperature sensor, on a 2005 Chevrolet trailblazer 4.2 liter engine, is located just above the thermostat housing. The thermostat housing is located in the front of the engine.
The 2002-2006 Chevy Trailblazer 4.3L requires 7 quarts of oil.
Changing the thermostat on a 2002 Chevrolet 4.8 liter engine is simple to do. First, follow the upper radiator hose to the thermostat. Then drain the radiator hose. After the hose is drained, remove the clamps and bolts holding the thermostat housing in place. Then remove the old thermostat and replace with a new one.
It is in the thermostat housing at the end of the top radiator hose on the engine side.
The thermostat is located on the drivers side of the engine and down behind the alternator. Easy to locate if you follow the hose to the engine block. The thermostat is part of a complete housing that bolts to the block as opposed to the old style one that was the disk type that sat in the housing. For instructions and pictures check out our enthusiasts forum at www.trailvoy.com
It's a 6 cyl. http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2005&make=Chevrolet&model=TrailBlazer&trimid=-1
A 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer that has a 4.2 liter engine will have a spark plug gap of .044 inches. The best spark plugs for this vehicle are iridium spark plugs.
185 degrees.
Remove the water hose from the top of your 1996 Chevrolet 2500 thermostat housing. Remove the thermostat housing retaining bolts. Lift the old thermostat out and drop in the new thermostat.
The thermostat on a 6 liter 2003 Chevy express is located on the left side of the water pump. The thermostat is a one piece unit attached to the thermostat housing, which is then mounted to the upper left side of the water pump. The average cost for this one piece thermostat/housing is around $25.00.
The 1992 Ford Ranger 4.0 liter had a 197 * Fahrenheit thermostat from the factory
195 degree thermostat.