Motorad 202-160 Engine Coolant Thermostat

Engine Cooling Thermostat for OE-Style Temperature Control

The Motorad Standard 202-160 engine coolant thermostat is built for precise coolant temperature regulation in a wide range of classic and late-model applications. With a 160°F opening temperature, it supports lower operating temperatures for vehicles that call for this specification, including Chevrolet S10, Camaro, and Pontiac Firebird applications.

Motorad Standard thermostats are manufactured to OEM specifications using OE-supplier processes and materials. The copper case and wax compound provide quick reaction to coolant temperature changes, while the offset design and air relief valve help support proper cooling system operation where applicable.

Key Features

• 160°F engine coolant thermostat for temperature-specific cooling system service
• OE-style construction with OEM quality materials and manufacturing processes
• Copper case and wax compound for fast response to coolant temperature changes
• Offset design with air relief valve where applicable
• OEM-style seals included where applicable
• Motorad Standard part number 202-160

Detailed Description

Motorad 202-160 is an engine coolant thermostat for vehicles that require a 160°F thermostat setting. It is a direct-fit style replacement for many Chevrolet, Pontiac, GMC, Jeep, Ford, Mercury, Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Isuzu, and related applications listed in the fitment data. This part cross-references Four Seasons 20260 and Anchor 3346 for the same application.

Use this thermostat when servicing cooling systems on vehicles such as Chevrolet S10, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Ford Pinto models that call for a 160°F thermostat. The Standard line focuses on OE-style fit and function for routine cooling system maintenance.

What It Helps Address

• Engine running hotter than the specified thermostat opening temperature
• Delayed coolant circulation after startup
• Temperature fluctuation caused by a worn thermostat
• Cooling system service on Chevrolet S10 and Camaro applications
• Cooling system maintenance on Pontiac Firebird and Ford Pinto applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the required thermostat temperature before installation. This thermostat does not include a gasket or seal, and no installation tool is included. Inspect the housing, sealing surfaces, and coolant condition during service, and replace any worn seals or related cooling system components as needed. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model before ordering Motorad 202-160.

Quality Assurance

Manufactured by an OE supplier using OEM quality materials and safety standards, this thermostat is built to meet the demands of automotive cooling systems. It is produced with OEM specifications and processes for consistent temperature control and dependable service.