Owner reviews for thermostat

Gave up and bought the genuine Mopar stat, haven't had issues since.

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.

My 2010 started to leak really bad around 170k miles. Pretty easy repair.

Replace stat with a Mopar 195f unit for 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.

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

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.

Forget about the Mishimoto thermostat. The OEM thermostat is way more reliable and does the job.

car in winter cant even reach optimal temperature in idle, reaches optimal temperature only uphills on RPMS higher thatn 2500

The Wahler one's are rubbish. Did the same after my fucking brand new Wahner DID NOT work....