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replaced the thermostat with a factory Nissan OEM thermostat. Completely fixed the problem..
Pros: completely fixed problem
Vehicle:
Nissan
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
yes the part was OEM from nissan
Vehicle:
Nissan
I’ve had so many replacements fail in all my Nissans over the years that I just get an oem one from a dealer. Never had an oem one shit out yet.
Pros: OEM reliable, no failures
Vehicle:
Nissan
Since going with the OEM thermostat, my temp gauge has stayed pinned just below the middle of the gauge, even towing campers and heavy loads on hot days.
Pros: stable temperature, handles heavy loads
Vehicle:
Nissan
Only an OEM Thermostat fixed it.
Pros: fixed issue
Vehicle:
Nissan
I had this exact issue with 3 aftermarket thermostats that were opening too early. Bought one from Nissan and my temps went back to normal
Pros: temps went back to normal
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
I recently changed my thermostat due to my temp gauge occasionally dancing. The old thermostat appears to be bypassed as theres no actual thermostat in the housing. After putting on a new nissan one and oem gasket i bled the system with a overflow funnel for about 40 minutes until i stopped seeing bubble. Also using peak 50/50. Afterwards my overheating problem has gotten worse i overheat in about 10 minutes. I tried bleeding again and same results.
Cons: overheating problem worse
Vehicle:
Nissan
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Which thermostat to choose — OEM Audi or OEM Nissan?
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 — OEM Nissan or OEM Audi?
In March 2026 on PartReview, thermostat OEM Nissan were overall better than OEM Audi.
- OEM Audi received a PR Score of 75 out of 100, and OEM Nissan scored 92 points.
- OEM Audi ranked 7 in the overall ranking, and OEM Nissan ranked 2.
- The average rating is higher for OEM Nissan (4.6) than for OEM Audi (4).
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Thermostat OEM Nissan have better feature ratings than OEM Audi:
- Overheating - owners believe, that this property for OEM Nissan is better than OEM Audi.
- Slow warm-up - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Nissan is outperforms OEM Audi.
Which thermostat are more popular — OEM Audi or OEM Nissan?
In March 2026 on PartReview, thermostat OEM Nissan were overall more popular than OEM Audi.
By vote balance, thermostat OEM Nissan surpassed OEM Audi:
- For OEM Audi, the ratio of positive (27) to negative (9) votes is 18 votes.
- For OEM Nissan, the ratio of positive (36) to negative (3) votes is 33 votes.
By number of reviews, thermostat OEM Nissan surpassed OEM Audi:
- For thermostat OEM Audi there are 11 reviews: 7 positive, 3 neutral, 1 negative.
- For thermostat OEM Nissan there are 13 reviews: 12 positive, 0 neutral, 1 negative.
Which thermostat do car owners prefer — OEM Audi or OEM Nissan?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, thermostat OEM Audi and OEM Nissan have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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