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Thermostat OEM Mazda or Duralast
I had the same issue, in the end, the thermostat was faulty, and the dealership replaced it for free. I didn’t have any warning light on the dashboard either.
Pros: replaced for free
Cons: thermostat was faulty
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
I had the same issue on my 09 Mazda 2.3L. Everything looked good on the dash, but the thermostat let too much coolant through, over cooling the engine. My CEL came on, I reset it, and it reappeared. Long drives on the freeway in cool weather was the scenario that triggered it, as the radiator is very effective at speed, and the engine isn't working hard cruising on level ground at freeway speeds. I bought the thermostat "cover" (it's the plastic assembly with the thermostat integrated in it-- PN LF70-15-170) for $57 from Amazon and installed it last November and the CEL has not reappeared.
Pros: CEL disappeared, engine cooling fixed
Part number: LF70-15-170
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
My 2021 Mazda3 Turbo has classic thermostat failure symptoms: \n\n- Erratic warm-up (sometimes stuck cold, sometimes near overheating). \n- Upper radiator hose stays lukewarm even after 20+ mins of driving (revved to 3K RPM to test). \n- Housing burns hot, but hose never gets scalding\u2014clear sign of a stuck thermostat.
Pros: erratic warm-up, stuck thermostat
Cons: sometimes near overheating
Vehicle:
Mazda
Part number: PX4J-15-170
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
Our 2022 CX-5 Premium Plus (non turbo) is going in for its 3rd thermostat replacement next week. Each time it’s been replaced at Mazda under warranty with an OEM part. Vehicle will hit 90,000 Miles this month. Does this thermostat wear seem excessive or is it normal for these? Bought brand new and it’s been the only problem, other then general maintenance
Cons: repeated failures, excessive wear
Vehicle:
Mazda
Mileage: 144841 km
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