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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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Has anyone changed the thermostat as a part of their maintenance?
How about the coolant?

Should these things be changed and/or flushed?
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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Never did change the thermostat in my '00 in over 7 years of ownership - it always worked just fine. As for the coolant, GM recommends 5 years or 100K miles (at least it used to be that mileage requirement), whichever comes first. If your car meets either of those two requirements, time to change the coolant out.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Good to know. Looks like I will be changing the coolant over the weekend.

Are there any instructions somewhere on how to change the coolant?

THank you.
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