Victor Reinz 71-15568-00 Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket

Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-15568-00 is an engine coolant outlet gasket built for precise sealing at the coolant outlet or thermostat cover interface. With a fiber construction, 1.890-inch inside diameter, and 0.031-inch thickness, it is sized for applications that require a reliable paper-style gasket seal.

Compatible With Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, Mazda 626, Kia Rio, and other listed applications, this gasket supports clean coolant system service on a wide range of foreign vehicles. The Victor Reinz 71-15568-00 is also a direct cross-reference for common OE-style replacement needs.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for coolant outlet sealing
• 1.890-inch inside diameter for application-specific fit
• 0.031-inch thickness for proper sealing surface contact
• 2 mounting holes with 0.380-inch hole diameter
• OE-quality sealing technology from Victor Reinz
• Cross-references Fel-Pro 35251 and MAHLE C20115

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-15568-00 is engineered as an OE-style engine coolant outlet gasket for vehicles that use a paper or fiber sealing surface. Victor Reinz supplies original equipment sealing solutions, and this gasket reflects that focus on accurate dimensions and dependable sealing performance. It is a practical choice for coolant outlet, thermostat cover, and related cooling-system service where the gasket must match the housing and bolt pattern closely.

This part fits a broad range of Mazda and Kia applications, including Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6, Mazda MPV, Mazda 323, and Kia Rio. It also appears in Ford and Mercury applications such as Escort, Probe, Capri, Tracer, and Festiva, making it a useful replacement when searching for an engine coolant outlet gasket for Mazda Miata 1990-1997 or Mazda Protege 1990-2003 service.

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing or outlet
• Leaking gasket surface after cooling system service
• Replacement of a worn paper-style coolant outlet seal
• Restoring a proper seal after thermostat cover removal
• Addressing coolant odor or residue around the housing

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and verify that the housing is flat and free of corrosion. Match the gasket to the correct bolt-hole pattern and confirm the inside diameter and thickness before assembly. For best results, follow the vehicle service procedure for coolant refill and bleed the system after repair.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for sealing solutions used by manufacturers worldwide. Part number 71-15568-00 is built to OE-quality standards for accurate fitment and consistent sealing in supported applications.