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Read my OBD tea-leaves? S40-V40

posted by  someone claiming to be Wingnut on  Sat Jan 5 11:46 CST 2019 [RELATED]

Thanks All...,

I did a little research and it seems that changing the thermostat on my model will be pretty easy. It's located at top of engine and visible. From all I've read elsewhere also so far, the thermostat def seems to be the smartest part to replace to start with. Hopefully it may even clear up the other issues?

Since the tube leading to the thermostat housing is relatively level with the top of the radiator, I'm wondering if I could get by with not draining the coolant?... Could I manage to just unloosen that tube, have a catch-bag or plastic under it, and let just that fluid trickle out? Seems like it wouldn't be much?





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