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Dec 17, 2011 | 03:59 PM

REAmemiya_fan

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did my engine overheat

So i was running my car earlier just checking for problems, and i believe I have a faulty thermostat. The engine got up to 3/4 on the temp gauge and i shut it down and left it off. The overflow tank was getting really full and I had coolant leakng from the radiator cap. (Has an auto radiator) I ordered two 16psi caps and a 180* thermostat amd gasket from rock auto, but should i have gone with the mazda thermostat? I just knew i had to buy replacements because those were obviously no good

Dec 17, 2011 | 04:13 PM

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You should have definitely ordered the OEM Mazda thermostat.

Dec 17, 2011 | 04:41 PM

REAmemiya_fan

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Alright ill contact rock auto and cancel that order and get one from mazdatrix.

Dec 17, 2011 | 07:12 PM

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a none OEM Thermostat will work for approx 2 days. OEM will work alot better trust I know from first hand experience.

Dec 17, 2011 | 07:25 PM

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theres a write up on modifying an autozone stant thermostat... ive had it and ive seen no problems after DD'ing the car for 2 years no spike in heat or anyTANG!