Gates 34253 Engine Coolant Thermostat

OE Type Thermostat for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram

Gates 34253 is an OE Type Engine Coolant Thermostat built for precise temperature control and a leak-free OEM-equivalent fit. It is a 180-degree thermostat with a bottom by-pass design, making it a direct replacement choice for many Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram cooling system applications.

Compatible With long-tail applications such as a 180 degree thermostat for Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Ram 1500 cooling system service, this part is built to match OE-style dimensions and sealing requirements. Gates 34253 is also cross-referenced by Dorman - HELP 34253 for the same application.

• OE Type Thermostat with OE Performance comparison rating
• 180°F / 82°C start-to-open temperature
• Bottom by-pass design for application-specific cooling system routing
• Stainless steel, copper, brass, and steel construction
• O-ring seal with rubber seal material for leak-resistant installation
• Jiggle pin weep hole included for air bleeding during service
• OE-equivalent fit for select Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles

Detailed Product Overview

Gates OE Type Thermostats are engineered to provide accurate coolant flow control so the engine reaches and maintains the proper operating temperature. The 34253 thermostat uses a bottom by-pass configuration, a single jiggle pin/check valve, and an O-ring seal to support a secure fit in the housing. With stainless steel and copper-based construction, it is built for consistent thermal response in cooling systems that require a 180-degree opening point.

This thermostat is listed across a wide range of vehicles, including Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Durango, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500, and Ram 2500 applications. For buyers searching for Gates 34253, OE type thermostat 180 degree, or a replacement thermostat for Dodge Ram 1500 cooling system repair, this part aligns with OE-style dimensions and sealing geometry.

What It Helps Address

• Engine running too cool or taking too long to reach operating temperature
• Temperature fluctuation caused by a worn thermostat
• Coolant seepage at the thermostat seal area
• Improper coolant routing in bottom by-pass applications
• Cooling system service on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the thermostat housing style, by-pass configuration, and start-to-open temperature before installation. This part uses an O-ring seal and does not include an installation tool. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly, inspect the housing for corrosion or distortion, and confirm the jiggle pin orientation during assembly. Always refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure after replacement.

Quality Assurance

Gates designs OE Type Thermostats for precise temperature control and OEM-equivalent fit. Part number 34253 is built to OE performance expectations for the listed applications and is supported by Gates' cooling system product engineering.