Questions & Answers for: Kia Optima engine thermostat

...on a 2002 sedona car is overheating and it is full of antifreeze REMOVAL Drain the coolant to the thermostat level or below. Remove the Engine coolant outlet fitting and gasket. Remove the

thermostat is a good move. I don't know if your radiator is clogged, it's such a late model... but it's still a possiblility. I would want to know if the water pump is working properly. Sometimes with

...engine is getting really hot. Is the water temp gauge working? You can keep an eye on it during the process. If you see turbulence then the thermostat is opening, and the water pump is pumping. The ...

...engine and thermostat housing using the gasket scraper. Then install a replacement thermostat in the housing, with the thermostat orienting the same way as the original. Then install the gasket and ...

thermostat out and install new one. If it has a bleed valve make sure it is pointed up to the twelve o clock position. Reinstall bolts (2) for the lower outlet and lower hose and fill the coolant. Run

at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r5929960-s_thermostat . These are generic instructions. If you get stuck or need specific instructions for your car, please get back to me with model, year and engine info

...thermostat housing is attached to a tube on the rear or the engine. how do i replace this leaking gasket/seal? what tools or other parts may i need to buy. its the housing they warp after a few years ...

...engine.  The thermostat is under this housing.You could also have some kind of blockage on your radiator.  If there is a lot of dirt in the fins, air cannot circulate and remove the ...

...Engine can boil on a cold day with out thermostat as coolant does not loose enough temp thru radiator, if running at speed for any length of time. The radiator cap keeps the cooling system at a set ...

location of thermostat Where is the thermostat located follow the top tube on radiator to engine;there youll find thermostat