Victor Reinz 71-13562-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket

OE-Style Thermostat Gasket Seal

Victor Reinz 71-13562-00 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket built with fiber and metal construction for a precise seal at the thermostat housing. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for select Chrysler, Dodge, and Mitsubishi applications that use a 2-hole thermostat case-to-head design.

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier, and this gasket reflects OE-quality sealing technology for foreign and domestic repair work. The 71-13562-00 is used where a reliable coolant seal is needed during thermostat service on vehicles such as the Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, and Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat gasket for thermostat housing sealing
• Fiber and metal material construction
• OE-quality sealing design from Victor Reinz
• Fits 2-hole thermostat case-to-head applications
• Direct replacement for OE part number MD319851
• Cross-references FEL-PRO 35589 and MAHLE C31509 for the same application

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1995-2005 Chrysler Sebring, N/A; thermostat case to head with 2 holes, replaces OE part number(s) MD319851
• Fits 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring, N/A; 2 Hole; Replaces OE Part Number(s) MD319851
• Fits 1995-2000 Chrysler Cirrus, N/A; thermostat case to head with 2 holes, replaces OE part number(s) MD319851
• Fits 1995-2005 Dodge Stratus, N/A; thermostat case to head with 2 holes, replaces OE part number(s) MD319851
• Fits 1995-2000 Dodge Avenger, N/A; thermostat case to head with 2 holes, replaces OE part number(s) MD319851
• Fits 1998-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, N/A; thermostat case to head with 2 holes, replaces OE part number(s) MD319851
• Fits 1998-2003 Mitsubishi Galant, N/A; thermostat case to head with 2 holes, replaces OE part number(s) MD319851
• Fits 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, N/A; thermostat case to head with 2 holes, replaces OE part number(s) MD319851
• Fits 1998-1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, N/A; thermostat case to head with 2 holes, replaces OE part number(s) MD319851

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Leaks at the thermostat case-to-head sealing surface
• Failed gasket material from heat cycling and age
• Loss of sealing integrity during thermostat replacement
• Repeat cooling system service caused by an improper gasket match

Installation Notes

Use this gasket only on applications that match the listed 2-hole thermostat case-to-head design. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the thermostat housing and head surface for corrosion, pitting, or old gasket residue that could affect sealing.

Verify the OE reference MD319851 and confirm vehicle-specific fitment for Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, and Mitsubishi Eclipse applications before assembly. The part number 71-13562-00 is intended for direct sealing replacement in the listed cooling system applications.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-level gasket technology and engineering, and its gasket sets are built to provide the correct sealing components for long-lasting repairs. Part number 71-13562-00 follows that OE-focused approach for thermostat sealing service.