Motorad CH5996 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Lower

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing for Honda and Acura

Motorad CH5996 is an engine coolant thermostat housing built for lower cooling-system applications on select Honda and Acura vehicles. It features a plastic black housing with a 1.25 in outlet diameter, a gasket or seal included, and a 3-hole mounting pattern for direct replacement service.

Compatible With 2003-2012 Honda Accord, lower; 2006-2015 Honda Civic, lower; 2007-2014 Honda CR-V, lower; 2003-2011 Honda Element, lower; 2004-2014 Acura TSX, lower; 2012-2015 Honda Crosstour, lower; and 2013-2015 Acura ILX, lower. Motorad CH5996 is a fitment-based replacement for lower engine coolant water outlet applications that use a 1.25 in outlet and included seal.

Key Features

• Plastic thermostat housing in black finish
• 1.25 in outlet port diameter
• Gasket or seal included
• 3 mounting holes for OE-style installation
• Manufactured to OEM quality standards by an OE supplier
• Thermal shock validated and 100% leak tested
• Meets or exceeds OEM standards

Detailed Description

This Motorad thermostat housing is engineered for lower coolant outlet service on a range of Honda and Acura models, including Civic, Accord, CR-V, TSX, Element, Crosstour, and ILX applications. The CH5996 uses proprietary material selected for demanding cooling-system conditions, with a design focused on sealing integrity and consistent coolant flow at the thermostat housing location.

This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 902-5190 and Gates CO34852 for the same application. Use Motorad CH5996 when replacing a worn, cracked, or leaking lower engine coolant water outlet on the listed vehicles.

Common Repair Applications

• Coolant leaks at the lower thermostat housing or water outlet
• Cracked plastic housing from heat cycling or age
• Failed seal causing coolant seepage
• Cooling-system service on Honda Civic, Accord, or CR-V models
• Replacement of a damaged lower coolant outlet on Acura TSX or ILX

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the outlet diameter, mounting hole count, and lower-position fitment before installation. Inspect the mating surface, replace contaminated coolant as needed, and confirm the seal seats evenly during assembly. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque and coolant bleeding after installation.

Quality Assurance

Motorad manufactures this housing to OEM quality standards as an OE supplier. The CH5996 is thermal shock validated and 100% leak tested to support reliable sealing performance in automotive cooling systems.