t-stat oem vs aftermarket?

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t-stat oem vs aftermarket?

By redrum77
- Fri May 28, 2010 10:41 pm #197536 is there a differance in the thermostat in between OEM and aftermarket
a mech. told me that i should use a oem one instead somthing to do with the springs of some sort..... :? :eh:
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By chilango41
- Fri May 28, 2010 10:58 pm #197537 I say OEM FTW
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By suspendedHatch
- Sat May 29, 2010 5:12 pm #197636 I've always used parts store aftermarket. Thermostat is not that critical and it's likely that the OEM uses an aftermarket company to make them as well.

Compare the prices and decide for yourself.
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By ImThaBean
- Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:51 am #198382 Ive used both on Honda's and always used parts store brands on other makes. Never had any issues. You have to remember, ther are just some parts that car makers use the same parts store brands and relabel them to up the price.

For instance, Stant brand has been making T-stats, Rad caps, and gas caps for as long as I can remember. Never heard anything bad.
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By Ajax1989
- Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:42 am #198395 you can use oem or aftermarket, just make sure the temp spec are the same :thumb:

nd when i mean temp spec, for instance if your car has a 180* thermostat
dont put a 220* theromostat in or a 150* thermostat
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