MadScience_7

Driving around in the recent sub-freezing temps, my oil temp gauge rarely even registers anything (minimum 120°F). I did some searching and, no surprise, that's not good. I assume the problem will be with the oil cooler thermostat, but I can't find a replacement part. There's an aftermarket one on MazdaTrix, but I can't find a factory one. Anyone know where I can find one?

Thanks
Andy

clokker

iTrader: (2)

Where is your temp gauge sender located?
Mine is in the oilpan drain plug and reported oil temp mirrors water temp (albeit more slowly).
I have no thermostat in the oil cooler.

MadScience_7

Sender is under the oil filter, standard pedestal adapter. In the summer it reads fine, even getting up hotter than I'd like at times, 200+°F. I need to get a good water temp gauge so I can get some actual numbers for the water temps, but I'm short on gauge locations.

arghx

iTrader: (3)

the thermostat on the factory oil cooler opens at 150F if working correctly..

GeenIdee

Part numbers that i find on the electronic part catalog.

Not sure if the parts still can be ordered via mazda.

175714821 - spring
887114810 - pellet, thermo
175714823 - gasket
175714822 - nut, stopper