Wait until the engine is cool before attempting to change the thermostat. Remove the radiator cap to release any built up pressure in the system. Follow the top radiator hose to where it connects with the engine block. Remove the hose from the elbow. Now remove the 2 bolts holding the thermostat housing. Once the bolts are removed, remove the elbow from the connector. This may take a little prying. Once this is removed, you'll see the thermostat. Notice that the thermostat has the spring pointing downward toward the motor. If the thermostat has a rubber seal, you can carefully remove it and put it onto the new thermostat, place it back into position. If the rubber seal is cracked or broken, put on a gasket and gasket sealer to avoid leaks. If there is no rubber seal, you will need to place the thermostat in position, and then put on a gasket and gasket sealer. Bolt the elbow back on (this does not have to be cranked to death, just make sure it's tight). Reconnect the radiator hose. Put the radiator cap back on. Start the car and drive it, keeping an eye on the temperature to make sure everything is Ok
The thermostat is located where the hose leaves the engine to go to the top of the radiator. You unscrew the bolts holding the hose mounting to the engine. There you find the thermostat.
First, remove the thermostat housing. Then grab the thermostat by hand and remove it.
Replacing a thermostat on a 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is very easy to do. First you will find the thermostat by following the upper radiator hose. It is under the exhaust crossover. The thermostat has two 13 mm bolts holding it in place. Take the bolts off to remove the thermostat and replace with a new one.
remove old thermostat and replace with new thermostat and gasket
On a 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera with a 3.3-liter V6 engine, the thermostat is located on the engine block at the end of the upper radiator hose. To access it, you'll need to remove the hose from the thermostat housing. Once the housing is exposed, you can unscrew it to replace the thermostat. Make sure to allow the engine to cool before starting this process to avoid burns.
The oxygen sensor on the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sierra is located on the lower exhaust. If you need to replace it, they are available for about $20 online.
The thermostat on a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL is located in the engine compartment, specifically in the housing where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine. To access it, you'll need to remove the upper radiator hose and the thermostat housing, which is typically held in place by bolts. Once removed, you can replace the thermostat and gasket if necessary. Always ensure the engine is cool before attempting this maintenance task.
On a 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera with a 3.3L motor, the thermostat is located near the engine block, typically at the end of the upper radiator hose. To access it, follow the upper hose to where it connects to the engine, which is where the thermostat housing is situated. You'll need to remove the housing to replace the thermostat. Make sure to allow the engine to cool and drain some coolant before starting the procedure.
What size engine? 3.1 or 3100? yes there is a difference. j1taylor@twcny.rr.com
Follow the top radiator hose UNTIL it reach a metal neck-like- thing.Disconnect to hose Follow the neck to where it connects to the thermostat casing. Un screw the two bolts and and remove the thermostat from the casing.. You'll have to remove the air intake( The giant hose that will get in your way) ................
Some engines are easier than others. Follow the upper rad hose from the rad to the engine and there you will find the housing for the thermostat. take the 2 bolts holding it out after taking the hose off and when replacing it make sure the spring goes toward the engine.
under carrage of vehicle, just fwd of fuel tank. easy to find & replace