has anyone ever noticed a quality/performance difference with a non-OEM thermostat from a auto parts store?

 

they dont neccesarilly flow the same as a factory mazda stat. build quality, no idea. only use factory if you can help it. unfortunately mazda doesnt make a 180f stat for the fd.

 

I bought a 185F from the local auto parts store, actually looked like a better t-stat, tested it along with the stock I removed in a pot of water, and both opened about the same time, and it appeared that the stock didn't open as much, but I could be wrong

 

I put in a Stant and my car started running alot hotter! This was on a lower temp thermostat than stock too. I will never use a non-Mazda t-stat on my FD again.

 

my rotary specialist recommended OEM.

 

my car seems to like to run hot. . . i wonder if its because i used a non-oem t-stat. i never thought about that. guess ill be trying that one out. haha.

paul

 

The stock mazda t-stat is 180F.