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2009-2013 Toyota Corolla thermostat opening temp

The Corolla came with more than one engine, and they don't all run the same opening temperature. Find your engine below for the exact OE temp, the part, and where to buy it.

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1.8L I4 · 2009-20131.8L-I4

OE opening temperature

  • 180°F (82°C)(part Toyota FSM spec)
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OE temperature cross-checked against two independent maker sources (stant, oem_parts) · confirmed Jun 2026. This is the factory opening temp, not a hotter or cooler performance variant. Your owner's manual is the final word.

2.4L I4 · 2009-20102.4L-I4

OE opening temperature

  • 180°F (82°C)(part 48128)
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OE temperature cross-checked against two independent maker sources (stant, gates) · confirmed Jun 2026. This is the factory opening temp, not a hotter or cooler performance variant. Your owner's manual is the final word.

Opening temperature confirmed against two independent maker sources — never changed by what an affiliate link pays us, and always the OE (factory) temp, never a low- or high-temp performance variant. Your owner's manual is always the final word.