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New thermostat correctly rated for your car. Check owners manual or auto parts store for correct size and rating.
- Something to remove old gasket material such as flexible putty knife
- Paper towels or cloth.
- Fresh water supply - to rinse off spilled anti-freeze.
- Sealer such as Ultra Black Silicone Gasket, Ultra Blue, Permatex
- New anti-freeze if it has been over a year or two since it was changed.
- Water to mix with anti-freeze -- some auto manufacturers recommend distilled or de-mineralized.
- Tools - socket wrench and sockets, screwdrivers.
NOTE: Never open the radiator cap while the engine is hot. Coolant under pressure may spray and cause burns. Before starting, allow the engine to cool.
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