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  1. Any way of checking? Is this a "at home" fix?

    #1

    Drain the engine coolant so that it falls below the thermostat level by opening the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator and draining it into a catch pan.

    #2

    Follow the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing, remove the clamp with a screwdriver then pull the hose away from the thermostat housing.

    #3

    Remove the thermostat housing with a socket, extension and ratchet.

    #4

    Clean the old gasket off the thermostat housing and the engine with a scraper, using a light back and forth motion.

    #5

    Insert the new thermostat with its spring going into the engine.

    #6

    Position the new thermostat gasket onto the motor then secure the thermostat cover on top.

    #7

    Tighten the thermostat housing bolts snugly with the socket and ratchet. Do not over-tighten them or you will strip the threads.

    #8

    Reattach the upper radiator hose onto the thermostat housing and tighten the clamp with the screwdriver. Pour coolant into the coolant reservoir.

    #9

    Start the engine and check for leaks.

    Read more: How to Replace the Thermostat on a 2004 Chevy Impala | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7148937_replace-thermostat-2004-chevy-impala.html#ixzz17ATO13QN

  2. I'm looking for a good set of tires. The sizes are;

    225/45R18 (Front)

    245/45R18 (Rear)

    I'm looking for a decent price, all season sport tire. I'll give up a little grip for better tread wear. So far the front runner for me is the Bridgestone Potenza RE 960AS Pole Position.

    Seems to be a well reviewed tire. Just checking in here for an expert opinion.

  3. When i run too many appliances in my house at the same time, the circuit breaker blows. How do i keep that from happening?

    You could buy a higher amperage breaker, but risk an electrical fire. Most times the breaker is there to keep the wire from overheating and causing a fire.

    If you have any electrician buddies they could tell you how much your circuit could really handle safely. Then go from there.

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