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Thermostat OEM Audi or Duralast
I have an 06 Audi A3 2.0T Sportback with just over 105k miles; recently replaced the thermostat, spark plugs and coil packs. Other than being in need of some new brakes and a bit of cosmetic love, she's running strong.
Pros: running strong
Cons: needs new brakes
Vehicle:
Audi A3
Mileage: 168981 km
Duralast is ok. Does not have to be OEM. It will work just as good
Pros: works just as good
I've used Autozone's Duralast thermostats without issue on my old Integra.
Pros: reliable performance
Vehicle:
Acura Integra
installed new Duralast (motorad) 207F thermostat and it seems to have fixed the issues. Gauge is coming up to just a hair under the 210 midpoint and the live data on my scan tool shows the ECT is running between 205 and about 214F after fully warmed up and moderate level accelerations and driving. The front heat is now scorching hot and the rear heat is much improved as well.
Pros: fixed issues, improved heating, stable temperature
I got a duralast part from autozone with a lifetime warranty for 25 bucks. My jeep has been been running well for the last year since the change to the duralast part
Pros: running well, lifetime warranty
Vehicle:
Jeep Wrangler
Recently had the exact same issue on a 14 a6 ended up being a DOA t stat I compared the shaft length on the new t start to the 2nd new t stay and sure enough it protruded out about a mm further just enough to not seal properly causing the over cooling after the swap no more issues.
Pros: no more issues
Cons: over cooling
Vehicle:
Audi A6
Had this happen to our 2018 Q5 a few months back, 35k miles on the SUV. Thermostat issue plus some other stuff.
Vehicle:
Audi Q5
Mileage: 56327 km
Duralast thermostat? They are a piece of shit!
Cons: piece of shit
Vehicle:
Jeep Wrangler
I warranty my shitty duralast thermostat (I hate duralast but when I gotta get to work the next day it works in a pinch it works) now after a 5 am swap I’m good to go
Pros: works in a pinch
Cons: shitty quality
Vehicle:
BMW
I’ve changed mine once already recently (it was a duralast thermostat because I’m stupid, that might be the current issue) and it’s still acting similar and trending towards overheating at 60+ mph even with the radiator fans on high. The radiator in lines are frigid after it’s been running at mid/high temps and the radiator out lines are hot
Cons: trending towards overheating, acting similar
Vehicle:
Ford
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Which thermostat to choose — OEM Audi or Duralast?
If choosing thermostat across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare thermostat across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which thermostat are better — Duralast or OEM Audi?
In March 2026 on PartReview, thermostat OEM Audi were overall better than Duralast.
- OEM Audi received a PR Score of 75 out of 100, and Duralast scored 60 points.
- OEM Audi ranked 7 in the overall ranking, and Duralast ranked 10.
- The average rating is higher for OEM Audi (4) than for Duralast (3.2).
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Thermostat OEM Audi have better feature ratings than Duralast:
- Overheating - owners believe, that this property for OEM Audi is better than Duralast.
- Cabin heat - drivers claim, that this property for Duralast is outperforms OEM Audi.
- Slow warm-up - reviews suggest, that this property for Duralast is preferred to OEM Audi.
Which thermostat are more popular — OEM Audi or Duralast?
In March 2026 on PartReview, thermostat OEM Audi were overall more popular than Duralast.
By vote balance, thermostat OEM Audi surpassed Duralast:
- For OEM Audi, the ratio of positive (27) to negative (9) votes is 18 votes.
- For Duralast, the ratio of positive (18) to negative (12) votes is 6 votes.
By number of reviews, thermostat OEM Audi surpassed Duralast:
- For thermostat OEM Audi there are 11 reviews: 7 positive, 3 neutral, 1 negative.
- For thermostat Duralast there are 10 reviews: 6 positive, 0 neutral, 4 negative.
Which thermostat do car owners prefer — OEM Audi or Duralast?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, thermostat OEM Audi and Duralast have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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