what is the correct temp?
thermostat for 97 lx450/ 170* or 180*
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Definitely only OEM
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I went to local orielly’s and they showed two thermostats. 170* and 180* so I assumed since my code was coolant. It not hot enough it should be the 180*. I just bought this lx and thought PO just put the wrong one in.
In my opinion, this part lies at the intersection of critical and inexpensive. I and many others on this board would recommend you get the OEM Toyota thermostat, and the OEM Toyota rubber gasket which goes around it. There is a little shaker valve on the thermostat. Make you get that as close to true north/straight up as possible.
If you thermostat fails in the closed position you could overheat your motor, and that's a real bad outcome.
If you thermostat fails in the closed position you could overheat your motor, and that's a real bad outcome.
if you are getting a coolant temp CEL code it is usually your O2 sensors
Most people here recommend to only use Toyota parts for everything. I am not in this camp. There are some parts that I would only go Toyota while others I will go with a non-Toyota part. Toyota isn't the only company that makes good parts and many times I can buy the same part without the Toyota name on the box for 1/2 the price.
I just did mine and went with a Aisin thermostat for $14. I've had Cruisers for 35 years and have used other thermostats like Stant as well. I've never had an issue myself.
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I do have an exhaust leak, so I'm gonna fix tat first and see what happens.
Don't use Murray.
Toyota brand is only a couple bucks more than the aftermarket. That's why I go OEM.
He won't link it, I will: 80 Series 1FZ Thermostat Kit Better deal than Amazon and you know it is the right part.
I agree some non-OEM parts are fine. A few OEM are a must IMHO, including belts and thermostat.
I agree some non-OEM parts are fine. A few OEM are a must IMHO, including belts and thermostat.
Bingo.
