SKP SK902846A Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Rear

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing

The SKP Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, part number SK902846A, is a direct replacement for vehicles that need precise coolant flow control and stable operating temperature. Built from aluminum (ADC12), it is made to meet or exceed OE standards for fit and function in the cooling system.

Compatible With Buick Encore, Chevrolet Trax, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Cruze Limited, and Chevrolet Cruze applications across the listed model years, SK902846A supports reliable thermostat housing service where corrosion resistance and leak control matter.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat housing replacement for the cooling system
• Aluminum (ADC12) construction for durability and corrosion resistance
• Regulates coolant flow based on engine temperature
• Built to meet or exceed OE standards
• Direct-fit replacement for select Buick and Chevrolet models
• Cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 902-846 and Motorad CH2846 for the same application

Detailed Description

SKP SK902846A is engineered as an OE-style engine coolant thermostat housing that helps maintain proper coolant circulation and temperature control. By opening and closing in response to engine temperature, it supports the cooling system’s ability to keep the engine within its intended operating range. The aluminum housing material adds strength and helps resist corrosion and leaks over time.

This part is a fitment-based replacement for 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, rear; 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, rear; 2012-2020 Chevrolet Sonic; 2013-2021 Chevrolet Trax; and 2013-2021 Buick Encore, rear. It is a practical choice when replacing a worn or leaking thermostat housing on these vehicles. SK902846A is also a useful reference when searching for a Buick Encore thermostat housing or Chevrolet Cruze coolant thermostat housing replacement.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leaks at the thermostat housing
• Erratic engine temperature readings
• Restricted coolant circulation
• Overheating caused by a failing housing assembly
• Corrosion-related housing damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and rear-position fitment before installation. Inspect the mating surfaces, coolant passages, and related seals or hoses for wear or contamination before reassembly. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure to help prevent trapped air and temperature fluctuations.

Quality Assurance

SKP manufactures this thermostat housing to meet or exceed OE standards for fit and function. The aluminum construction is selected to support durability in demanding cooling-system conditions.