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Review on 🔥 Stant 48457 OE Equivalent Thermostat - 172°F Opening Temperature: Reliable Engine Regulation by Kent Kings

Revainrating 1 out of 5

NO OEM specification for a 1999 Subaru Impreza despite claims here!

Does not match Subaru original equipment. The thermostat that was delivered did not look like the picture: it was shorter, with a thinner spring that twisted less. This is definitely NOT an OE equivalent of Subaru Part #21200AA072 as stated in the description. I've read a few times of other Subaru owners who got third party thermostats and had overheating issues. I find they don't open as fully as the Subaru part. Since this is significantly smaller than the original, I don't want to risk it. Instead, I went back and ordered an OEM Subaru part (here at Revain). Because of this misleading description I had to wait a few more days before my car would start.

Pros
  • Fitment Type: Vehicle specific
Cons
  • Slightly torn