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Oct 10, 2016

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2001 civic thermostat temperature

Hey there, what is the correct temperature rating for a 2001 honda civic ex?? I am replacing mine but do not want to get one too far away from stock, Autozone selling for 170 degrees but is that too low? Thanks for your quick answer to this simple minded question lol

Oct 10, 2016

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Re: 2001 civic thermostat temperature

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I am replacing mine but do not want to get one too far away from stock,

then why not buy stock?

but to answer the question, i believe it starts opening at 170 and is fully open at 190

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then why not buy stock?

but to answer the question, i believe it starts opening at 170 and is fully open at 190

I am trying to hahah but don't know what stock is, well didn't before you answered. preciate it.

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I am trying to hahah but don't know what stock is,

by "stock" i meant OEM honda,

many people have reported problems with aftermarket thermostats with these engines

Oct 10, 2016

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Re: 2001 civic thermostat temperature

If you want to be assured of OE quality, get an OE thermostat. It should come with the gasket.
I don't have one here to check, but I seem to remember seeing 86* or 88*C stamped on one.

A stat rated at only 170 might cause a P0128 fault code.

Oct 11, 2016

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Re: 2001 civic thermostat temperature

170F (77C) confirmed with Autozone part search.
FailSafe (no gasket) brand $19
I believe OEM Honda comes with new gasket but cost more like $30

Oct 11, 2016

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Re: 2001 civic thermostat temperature

Not to sound like a Honda lover here or anything but if that aftermarket thermostat fails your car overheats and costs you a headgasket job to the tune of $1200 have you really saved $10? If it fails in 3 years and have to replace it again have you saved $10? My OEM Tstat is 17 years old now and still working fine.

just sayin