{"product_id":"motorad-204-170-engine-coolant-thermostat","title":"Motorad 204-170 Engine Coolant Thermostat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngine Coolant Thermostat Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotorad Standard engine coolant thermostat part number 204-170 is built to OE specifications for vehicles that use a 170 degree opening temperature. It is an OE-supplier style replacement for a wide range of Mazda, Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, Chevrolet, and Pontiac applications, including Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-50, and Mazda MX-5 Miata fitments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard thermostat with a 170 Deg. F opening temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured with OEM-quality materials and processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel and copper construction for cooling-system service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver finish with a 1.80 in flange diameter and 1.50 in height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned without a jiggle pin, weep hole, or included gasket\/seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart number 204-170 is an engine coolant thermostat engineered to match OE specifications and temperature control requirements. Motorad builds this Standard line thermostat using OEM-quality materials and manufacturing processes, and the design uses stainless steel and copper for the thermostat assembly. The 170 degree opening temperature supports proper coolant flow control in applications that call for this specification, including Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-30, and Mazda 3 models, as well as older Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth platforms listed in the fitment data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a thermostat that opens at the wrong temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring stable engine coolant flow control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing overheating caused by a thermostat that sticks closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing slow warm-up from a thermostat that sticks open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting temperature regulation issues in OE-specified 170F applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the OE temperature specification before installation, since this part is built for 170 degree applications. The fitment data includes standard applications across multiple model years, and some listings note OE-specified temperature requirements. Confirm housing condition and sealing surfaces during service, especially when replacing a thermostat as part of a cooling-system repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotorad states that this thermostat is manufactured to OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE supplier and produced with OEM specifications and processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53621615853749,"sku":"BFNG-204-170","price":15.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/TZ_204170_Fro.jpg?v=1793170586","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/motorad-204-170-engine-coolant-thermostat","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}