saturn thermostat temp

[Dakota1820]

Which Thermostat to use oriellys calls for 185 autozone Is 180 and people online say 195 . Apparently saturns have issues with colder stats? Can some one educate me on this.

 

[NHGUY]

Computer wont go into "closed loop" until engine temp is X amount.A cooler thermostat will take longer for an engine to heat up.Wasting fuel,causing excessive cylinder washdown,and shortening cat con life.

 

[Turk]

Sure. You for sure want to use a Stant thermostat in the Saturns. If you have a regular Saturn, it's P/N 14279. It'll say 188 on the box and that is the opening temp. It's fully open at 195.

 

[Dakota1820]

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail...&ppt=C0331. This is the one I bought about 4montha ago. My old one was sticking open

 

[SLCraig]

That will work, although I prefer the actual thermostat replacements, not the entire tube with builtin thermostat. I've used OEM, Napa, and Stant thermostats on my 1.9 Saturns all with success.

 

[Dakota1820]

Did you notice any improvement in gas mileage or anything with certain ones.

 

[Turk]

Yes, issues with colder thermostats. Get a Stant at NAPA, etc. Make sure the Temp needle is at least 2 needle widths above the 1/4 mark. If not, change your ECTS (Engine Coolant Temp Sensor) as they are well known to get cracked, especially the old polymer one. Two Saturn musts: A Stant thermostat + a new ECTS.

 

[qdeezie]

If you can spring for the Stant Superstat, go that route.

 

[Dakota1820]

What kind of issues? Right now it runs about 1 needle thickness above 1/4. Is there a way to post a picture on here I can show you exactly where it runs.

 

[SLCraig]

Originally Posted By: chevyboy14

Did you notice any improvement in gas mileage or anything with certain ones.

Nope. Gauge reads pretty much the same with all 3 thermostats.

 

[SLCraig]

Originally Posted By: chevyboy14

What kind of issues? Right now it runs about 1 needle thickness above 1/4. Is there a way to post a picture on here I can show you exactly where it runs.

That is too cold. Just replace the stat and you'll be golden.

 

[Dakota1820]

Well it says it meets oe specs. Could I return it and get a hotter one? I really don't want to buy another . 14 bucks for a Thermostat is kind of ridiculous.

 

[The Critic]

That's too cold. It should run close to the 1/2 mark. 195F is the correct temperature ..

 

[eljefino]

Get the hottest one you can, 195 it should be. The rubber tip is a wear item that leads to bypassing and cold performance after a couple years; get something with a good warranty and you're golden, save for the labor.

 

[Dakota1820]

I called oriellys they don't sell anything hotter than 185 for my car. [censored]???? Lol

 

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: chevyboy14

I called oriellys they don't sell anything hotter than 185 for my car. [censored]???? Lol

NAPA stant should be 195F.

 

[Dakota1820]

I didn't see any on there website with the housing. I figured id need it since my other one came with the housing

 

[tommygunn]

I recall reading some saturn's (all?) having head, headgasket, etc. problems...I'd go with an OEM...or a SuperStat from STANT if there is one available. Check rockauto.com they usually have a good list of products available....

 

[Dakota1820]

It was certain yrs of the sohc that had head issues. Mines a dohc

 

[SLCraig]

185 is honestly fine... I ran a 185 in my SL1 and it was good. The OEM stat had been running too cold for a long time and with the new one, the gauge read 3/8 (proper for 96 and up) and had good heat, with a dealer 185 thermostat. You are worrying too much, just get a good one and replace it. Napa OEM Stant Done