🔧 Gates 33868 OEM Engine Coolant Thermostat - Enhanced SEO Review

Return before installation. HAS NO CONTROL VALVE. You can easily buy one for the same price as the other so you don't have to drill your own hole to let air pockets through.

I received this thermostat as a troubleshooting step because my 03" Lancer wasn't fully heating up. I replaced the thermostat with this one and it never got hot. It turned out that living in a place with sub-zero temperatures for 2-3 months a year was to blame. In any case, this part came without any problems and went in the car with a new gasket (not included).

Guys, don't take anything for granted, always do the boiling water test, it takes 5 minutes and can save you a headache. I bought an off brand and got spotted by DOA. Look at this picture. It works, but why don't they include a rubber gasket? It can't be found in its best shape, so I drove 40 miles to the local yellow/blue shop where Gate is also its OEM. Be sure to bring this device with you so you can test each seal that fits. Don't buy their thermostat, it's $10 cheaper here at Revain. And…