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2001-2005 Honda Civic Thermostat replacement under $20 bucks

Mo’s World · 98K views · 5:25

Skill Level

Beginner

Time Required

< 1 hr

Estimated Cost

$0–50

Equipment

Honda Civic 2001-2005

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

10mm socket/wrench, screwdrivers, drain pan, gasket scraper
i change the thermostate on a 2005 honda civic this is basically the same for all d17 engines , pretty simple procedure, make sure car not warm and is cold or has cooled down take off radiator cap drain coolant if you want to just remove the lower house off the thermostat housing 2 10 mm bolts that need to be removed remove old gasket and thermostat install new gasket and thermostat ( long side with spring goes inside engine short rounded side goes in housing make sure it sits flush and you dont have to force anything bolt everything back up and bleed the system i went to advanced auto and got thermostat 8 gasket 4 antifreeze 7 total 19 bucks usd thermostat oe spec https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/motorad-thermostat-170-deg-328-170/11921767-P gasket made in japan - https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/felpro-thermostat-gasket-35734/15780990-P antifreeze https://www.walmart.com/ip/PEAK-Long-Life-50-50-Prediluted-Antifreeze-and-Coolant-1-Gallon/47643322?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227034862184&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=75446472034&wl4=aud-566049426865:pla-175437448594&wl5=9003563&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=47643322&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiA37HhBRC8ARIsAPWoO0y3cdkxlR4-ZRUP_V6OcDhZmNxQqEuMUnNcorSXe9xna_-lKkJigdoaArwlEALw_wcB