Gates 33952 Engine Coolant Thermostat

Gates OE Type Thermostat 33952 Overview

The Gates OE Type Thermostat 33952 is an engine coolant thermostat built for precise temperature control and an OEM-equivalent fit. It is engineered with an offset reverse poppet design and a 195-degree start-to-open temperature for Chrysler and Dodge cooling system applications.

Compatible With 2001-2006 Chrysler Town & Country, 2001-2006 Chrysler Voyager, 2001-2006 Dodge Caravan, 2001-2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, and 2004-2007 Chrysler Pacifica. The Gates 33952 is a direct-fit OE type thermostat for drivers replacing a worn or inaccurate factory thermostat.

Key Features

• OE Type Thermostat for OEM-equivalent fit and temperature control
• 195-degree start-to-open temperature
• Offset reverse poppet design for the listed applications
• Steel and copper construction
• Jiggle pin weep hole included for air bleeding during service
• OE performance comparison rating
• Gates part number 33952

Detailed Product Description

Gates OE Type Thermostats are built to match factory-style cooling system operation with precise opening characteristics and leak-free fitment. This thermostat uses a steel and copper construction, measures 1.62 inches in height, and features a 1.89-inch sealing flange outside diameter with a .88-inch height between flanges. The offset reverse poppet design and jiggle pin weep hole support proper coolant flow and system bleeding in the specified Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. If you are sourcing a Gates 33952 thermostat for a Chrysler Pacifica, Town & Country, Voyager, Caravan, or Grand Caravan, this OE type replacement is built around the original temperature specification.

This part cross-references Motorad 465-195 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues It Can Address

• Engine running too cool or too hot due to thermostat wear
• Delayed warm-up after cold starts
• Temperature fluctuation from inconsistent thermostat opening
• Cooling system service on Chrysler and Dodge minivans and crossover applications
• Replacement of an OE-style thermostat with the correct 195-degree specification

Installation Notes and Tips

Install the thermostat with the correct orientation for the offset reverse poppet design and verify the sealing surfaces are clean before assembly. Because this thermostat includes a jiggle pin weep hole, it can help with air evacuation during refill; follow the vehicle service procedure to bleed the cooling system fully. Confirm the application by year, make, and model before installation, especially when replacing the thermostat on a 2001-2006 Dodge Caravan, 2001-2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, or 2004-2007 Chrysler Pacifica.

Quality Assurance

Gates designs OE Type Thermostats to provide precise temperature control and OEM-equivalent fit for the listed applications. The 33952 is built to OE performance expectations for the specified Chrysler and Dodge fitments.