Motorad 7203-195 Engine Coolant Thermostat

Motorad Fail-Safe 195°F Thermostat

The Motorad Fail-Safe 7203-195 engine coolant thermostat is built for steady temperature control in demanding cooling systems. It opens at 195°F and uses OEM-quality materials to support consistent coolant flow in a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Isuzu, Suzuki, Geo, and Pontiac applications.

Motorad’s Fail-Safe line focuses on thermal protection for engines that need a dependable OE-style thermostat response. The 7203-195 uses a copper case and wax compound for quick reaction to coolant temperature changes, along with an offset design and air relief valve where applicable.

Key Features

• 195°F opening temperature for controlled engine warm-up and coolant circulation
• OE supplier 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 and OEM-style seals where applicable
• Sealing flange outside diameter: 1.73 in
• Flange thickness: 0.04 in
• Gasket or seal included: No
• Jiggle pin weep hole: No

Detailed Description

This Motorad thermostat, part number 7203-195, is a 195-degree engine coolant thermostat for vehicles that require stable operating temperature and reliable coolant regulation. It is a direct-fit style replacement for many GM and Suzuki-family applications, including Chevrolet S10, GMC Sonoma, Chevrolet Camaro, Buick LeSabre, Pontiac Firebird, and Chevrolet Astro models. The Fail-Safe design is built to respond quickly to coolant temperature changes and maintain proper flow through the cooling system.

This part cross-references Gates 70395 for the same application. Additional interchange references include Motorad 7203-195.

What It Helps Address

• Engine running hotter than normal due to a thermostat that no longer opens at the correct temperature
• Delayed coolant circulation during warm-up
• Temperature instability in stop-and-go driving or towing conditions
• Cooling system service on high-mileage Chevrolet S10, GMC Sonoma, and Pontiac Firebird applications
• Replacement of a worn OE-style thermostat in GM and Suzuki platforms

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the thermostat temperature rating and flange dimensions before installation. Inspect the housing, mating surfaces, and coolant condition during service, and replace any damaged seals or gaskets required by the application. Because this thermostat does not include a gasket or seal, use the correct sealing components specified for the vehicle.

Confirm fitment by year, make, and model before ordering. This part is listed for applications such as 1990-2003 Chevrolet S10, 1991-2003 GMC Sonoma, and 1989-1997 Pontiac Firebird, along with many other GM and import models.

Quality Assurance

Motorad manufactures this thermostat to OEM specifications and safety standards as an OE supplier. The Fail-Safe line is built for demanding automotive cooling systems and uses materials selected for consistent thermal response and OE-style fitment.