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Motorad 7421-180 Engine Coolant Thermostat
Reliable Engine Coolant Thermostat for Chevrolet and Suzuki Vehicles
The Motorad Fail-Safe 7421-180 engine coolant thermostat is designed to maintain optimal engine temperature for Chevrolet and Suzuki models. Engineered for precision, this thermostat ensures consistent temperature regulation at 180 degrees Fahrenheit, supporting efficient engine performance.
- Sealing flange outside diameter: 2.05 inches
- Flange thickness: 0.05 inches
- Jiggle pin weep hole included for pressure relief
- Temperature rating: 180°F for accurate engine temperature control
- Compatible with Chevrolet and Suzuki models including Grand Vitara, Swift, SX4, SX4 Crossover, Tracker, and Vitara
About the Motorad Fail-Safe Product Line
The Fail-Safe line by Motorad focuses on delivering dependable engine cooling components that meet or exceed OEM specifications. This product line emphasizes durability and precise temperature control, which is critical for maintaining engine efficiency and preventing overheating. The 7421-180 thermostat is part of this line, offering reliable performance for specific Chevrolet and Suzuki vehicles.
Product Details and Specifications
This engine coolant thermostat features a sealing flange with an outside diameter of 2.05 inches and a flange thickness of 0.05 inches, ensuring a secure fit within the cooling system. The jiggle pin weep hole allows for controlled pressure release, helping to prevent coolant system damage. Rated to open at 180 degrees Fahrenheit, this thermostat helps maintain the engine within its optimal operating temperature range. Note that this part does not include a gasket or seal and does not come with an installation tool.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Regulates engine temperature to prevent overheating
- Helps avoid engine coolant leaks due to improper thermostat fit
- Prevents engine performance issues caused by incorrect temperature control
- Supports efficient fuel consumption by maintaining proper engine heat
- Reduces risk of engine damage from prolonged overheating
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the sealing flange matches the existing thermostat housing dimensions for a proper fit. Since no gasket or seal is included, use a compatible gasket to prevent leaks. Verify the jiggle pin weep hole is oriented correctly during installation to allow proper pressure relief. Installation tools are not included, so appropriate hand tools will be necessary for removal and installation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Motorad's Fail-Safe thermostats are manufactured to meet strict quality standards, ensuring reliable operation within specified temperature ranges. While specific warranty details are not provided, Motorad products typically adhere to industry standards for durability and performance.
| Brand | Motorad |
| Part Number | 7421-180 |
| Position | Fail-Safe |
| Sealing Flange Outside Diameter | 2.05 |
| Gasket Or Seal Included | No |
| Jiggle Pin Weep Hole | Yes |
| Flange Thickness | 0.05 in |
| Installation Tool Included | No |
| Temperature | 180 deg. f |
| Temperature (Degree) | 180 |
This part fits 43 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2017 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2016 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2016 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2015 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2015 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2015 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2014 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2014 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2014 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2014 | Suzuki | SX4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2013 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2013 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2013 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2013 | Suzuki | SX4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2012 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2012 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2012 | Suzuki | SX4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2012 | Suzuki | SX4 Crossover | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2011 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2011 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.5L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2011 | Suzuki | SX4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.5L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Suzuki | SX4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.5L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Suzuki | SX4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.5L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Suzuki | SX4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Suzuki | Swift | 1.5L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Suzuki | SX4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2003 | Suzuki | Vitara | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2002 | Suzuki | Esteem | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating." the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 180F; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
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