Motorad 6018KT Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly

Thermostat Housing Assembly Overview

Motorad 6018KT is a standard replacement engine coolant thermostat housing assembly built to OE specifications for demanding cooling systems. It uses OEM-quality materials and includes an offset design, air relief valve, and OEM-style seals where applicable.

Compatible With Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Honda Ridgeline, Honda Accord, Honda Crosstour, and Acura RDX, TL, TSX, MDX, ZDX, RL applications across the listed model years. The Motorad 6018KT part number is used for direct identification when matching the correct thermostat housing assembly.

Key Features

• Standard replacement thermostat housing assembly for cooling system service
• OE supplier manufacturing with OEM specifications and processes
• Copper case and wax compound for quick response to coolant temperature changes
• Offset design with air relief valve for improved coolant serviceability
• Aluminum, stainless steel, and copper construction
• Mechanical actuator with disk valve type
• Bleeder hole and jiggle pin included in the assembly design

Detailed Description

This thermostat housing assembly is engineered for vehicles that require precise coolant flow control and stable operating temperature. The Motorad 6018KT combines a copper-based thermostat element with a mechanical actuator and OEM-style sealing approach to support consistent thermal regulation in the cooling system. It is a fitment-based replacement for Honda and Acura applications, including Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, and Acura TL models listed in the fitment data. The Motorad 6018KT part number should be matched carefully to the vehicle application before installation.

Motorad’s Kit product line focuses on replacement cooling components manufactured to OE-level specifications and safety standards. For buyers servicing Honda Accord or Acura MDX cooling systems, this line provides a direct replacement format with the core thermostat housing features needed for proper coolant management.

What It Helps Address

• Engine temperature that runs too hot or too cold
• Delayed coolant circulation after startup
• Air trapped in the cooling system
• Thermostat housing wear or leakage at the sealing surfaces
• Inconsistent coolant flow control under normal driving conditions

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle application by year, make, and model before installation. This assembly requires a gasket or seal, and mounting hardware is not included. Inspect the mating surfaces, replace worn seals, and confirm proper coolant bleeding after installation. The 170°F start-to-open temperature and bleeder hole design should be matched to the original cooling system requirements.

Quality Assurance

Manufactured by an OE supplier using OEM-quality materials and processes, this thermostat housing assembly is built to meet standard replacement expectations for cooling system service. The Motorad 6018KT part number is also listed as the direct Motorad interchange reference.