What thermostat does your car take?
Pick your car and get the exact engine thermostat it takes — the OE opening temperature per engine plus the part number, the things you need before a cooling-system fix or a parts-store run. Every confirmed temp is cross-checked against two independent maker sources, and it's always the factory temperature, never a hotter or cooler performance variant.
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Thermostat questions
- How do I find what thermostat my car takes?
- Pick your year, make, and model above. For cars we've confirmed, you get the OE opening temperature per engine (in °F and °C) and the part number, each cross-checked against two independent maker sources. The ultimate source of truth is your owner's manual or the part stamped on your old thermostat.
- Why does the opening temperature matter?
- The opening temperature is how warm the coolant gets before the thermostat lets it flow to the radiator. It's the spec that tells you which thermostat is the right one for your engine. A 180°F and a 195°F thermostat may both physically bolt in, but they're different parts — and only the factory temp keeps your engine running the way it was designed to.
- Is the temperature you show the factory one or a performance upgrade?
- Always the factory (OE) temperature. Aftermarket brands sell cooler and hotter versions of the same thermostat for the same engine, so two listings 'agreeing' on a temp can both be quoting an upgrade. We only confirm the OE-specified temp, cross-checked against two independent maker sources, and we never publish a low- or high-temp performance variant as the factory spec.
- Does CarCareTruth rank specific thermostat brands?
- No. The opening temp and part number are physical facts about your engine, not a brand call. When we hand you a shopping link, it's a search for the right part — we never let an affiliate link change which thermostat we tell you fits your car.