Gave up and bought the genuine Mopar stat, haven't had issues since.
Pros: no issues since
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Finally got around to replacing the thermostat on my 2000 XJ. Temp rarely hit 210 unless I was idling for a while so I suspected a bad thermostat. Sure enough it was stuck in the open position. I was able to find an OEM one part # 5202 8186AC. 195 degree with a weephole. Noticeable difference in performance and it’s nice to have heat again.
Pros: improved performance, restored heat
Vehicle:
Jeep Cherokee
Part number: 5202 8186AC
My 2010 started to leak really bad around 170k miles. Pretty easy repair.
Pros: easy repair
Cons: started to leak
Vehicle:
Toyota Tundra
Mileage: 170000 km
Replace stat with a Mopar 195f unit for optimal results.
Pros: optimal results
If you want hotter with a thermostat the exact same shape as the genuine VW version, get the Mahle TX1392D. 92 C opening temperature. Keeps the engine warmer and you get a little better fuel economy.
Pros: keeps engine warmer, better fuel economy
Part number: TX1392D
i personally run a 90c/195f one, the GATES 33209. it gets cold here in WI and it will hold 192f on the highway with the heat at speed 1
Pros: holds temperature well
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Part number: 33209
I replaced the thermostat from a non-OEM to Motorcraft about a month ago, and the only difference has been the speed at which the dial moves from higher temps to its normal positon.
Pros: faster dial movement
Vehicle:
Ford Ranger
Forget about the Mishimoto thermostat. The OEM thermostat is way more reliable and does the job.
Cons: less reliable than OEM
Vehicle:
Mazda
car in winter cant even reach optimal temperature in idle, reaches optimal temperature only uphills on RPMS higher thatn 2500
Cons: cannot reach optimal temp idle
The Wahler one's are rubbish. Did the same after my fucking brand new Wahner DID NOT work....
Cons: rubbish quality, did not work
Vehicle:
BMW
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