{"product_id":"mahle-c20172-engine-coolant-thermostat-gasket","title":"Mahle C20172 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngine Coolant Thermostat Gasket Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahle C20172 is a standard replacement engine coolant thermostat gasket for a range of Audi and Volkswagen applications. It is built with paper gasket material and includes the thermostat housing gasket needed for the sealing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper gasket material for thermostat housing sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade for routine service work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-bolt pattern for the listed applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes thermostat housing gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Audi 80, Audi 100, Audi 200, Audi 90, Audi 5000, Audi Coupe, Audi Quattro, Audi 4000, Audi 4000 Quattro, Audi 5000 Quattro, and Volkswagen Quantum applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahle C20172 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket made for sealing the thermostat housing on the listed vehicles. The paper construction is suited to standard replacement service, and the two-bolt design matches the specified fitments. This part cross-references Beck\/Arnley 0372524 and 0373589, as well as FEL-PRO 25615, for the same application. Mahle C20172 is a practical choice when replacing a thermostat housing seal on Audi and Volkswagen cooling system service jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a leaking thermostat housing seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring coolant sealing at the thermostat housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing seepage after thermostat service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairing a damaged or compressed gasket surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean the mating surfaces before installation and verify the housing and bolt pattern match the application. Use the fitment notes to confirm the correct vehicle listing, since some applications include a specific exclusion. Follow the service procedure for the cooling system and inspect for leaks after reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMAHLE gaskets are trusted by OEMs and technicians worldwide for sealing applications. Part number C20172 is produced as a standard replacement gasket for the listed fitments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mahle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53573954732213,"sku":"FLHQ-C20172","price":12.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/VG_C20172_Fro.jpg?v=1792563236","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/mahle-c20172-engine-coolant-thermostat-gasket","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}