Faulty Motorad Thermostat 281180

[cutter]

I put in a MOTORAD 281180 in my 00 Toyota Celica GTS 6mt last year, and now after 1 yr and 3k miles, it's doing the same thing as mentioned from this earlier thread 13 years ago by another user. Now it's colder, I went on a 26 mile all highway drive and it never got past 3/4 on the way to full op temp. It only reached it at the end, when I was in a bit of traffic on the exit ramp. Should have just bought the Aisin JP made one from the jump, was only $15 difference (but then would have had to wait a few days rather than going to the store)

Just putting this out there if someone does a search to confirm for future you to avoid avoid avoid motorad tstats.

Faulty Motorad thermostat

I installed a Motorad thermostat in my Corolla this summer and it's been fine until temps get cold. It won't get to operating temperature sometimes at all or it takes a very long time. Anyone else have this problem with Motorad thermostats?

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[Warstud]

They dont work as advertised ...... just theory . My car ran 20 - 25 degrees cooler than they should have .

 

[Passport1]

Last couple of t-stats I replaced with Facet. Italian brand, work well. Zero problems.

 

[Timmastertech]

Motorad aftermarket thermostats are garbage. We will only use OE stats

 

[Chris142]

Motorad aftermarket thermostats are garbage. We will only use OE stats

Unfortunately motorad is pretty much the only option for American cars now since they took over Stant and killed off that brand. I went to the Jeep dealer for a thermostat for my jeep. Dude came back from the parts room with a motorad. I said no thanks and found a Stant on eBay.

While Stant may not be the best they are generally much better than a motorad.

 

[Timmastertech]

Unfortunately motorad is pretty much the only option for American cars now since they took over Stant and killed off that brand. I went to the Jeep dealer for a thermostat for my jeep. Dude came back from the parts room with a motorad. I said no thanks and found a Stant on eBay.

While Stant may not be the best they are generally much better than a motorad.

The chrysler OE stats that are made for Chrysler by Motorad to Chryslers specs actually work unlike the parts store stats.

 

[Chris142]

The chrysler OE stats that are made for Chrysler by Motorad to Chryslers specs actually work unlike the parts store stats.

It was in a regular motorad box. Same box I'd get from the parts store

 

[cutter]

Unfortunately motorad is pretty much the only option for American cars now since they took over Stant and killed off that brand.

It really stinks you need to preplan and wait for shipping, can't just go to the parts store on that nice day while the tools are out. But never again, Aisin or Denso made or bust for my Celi.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

OE or Facet only. The Aisin thermostat for your Celica is only $14 on Rock Auto.

Rock Auto now carries Calorstat. However, I don't know whether they're actually good parts, or just generic garbage like Motorad

Do the 1ZZ and 2ZZ use the same thermostat?

Unfortunately motorad is pretty much the only option for American cars now since they took over Stant and killed off that brand. I went to the Jeep dealer for a thermostat for my jeep. Dude came back from the parts room with a motorad. I said no thanks and found a Stant on eBay.

While Stant may not be the best they are generally much better than a motorad.

Did you ever get that Facet thermostat?

Last couple of t-stats I replaced with Facet. Italian brand, work well. Zero problems.

This. Facet is your best option when OE is not available.

The chrysler OE stats that are made for Chrysler by Motorad to Chryslers specs actually work unlike the parts store stats.

For many older cars, so-called "OEM" parts from the dealer are often reboxed aftermarket

Chris142's thermostat, Nissan's Value Advantage, ACDelco Silver/Advantage, etc.

 

[Timmastertech]

It was in a regular motorad box. Same box I'd get from the parts store

Thats a dealer stocking aftermarket instead of OE. The OE stat comes in a white and clear plastic bag like most if not all chrysler stats. Put one in an 02 Wrangler on tuesday

 

[Warstud]

I put in a MOTORAD 281180 in my 00 Toyota Celica GTS 6mt last year,

I see Motorad sells 3 different temp t-stats for your Celica . What temp is the OEM t-stat ?

 

[cutter]

I see Motorad sells 3 different temp t-stats for your Celica . What temp is the OEM t-stat ?

180f 82c

 

[michaelluscher]

Unfortunately motorad is pretty much the only option for American cars now since they took over Stant and killed off that brand. I went to the Jeep dealer for a thermostat for my jeep. Dude came back from the parts room with a motorad. I said no thanks and found a Stant on eBay.

While Stant may not be the best they are generally much better than a motorad.

Local dealers can be a letdown
Glad you found something that works

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[slacktide_bitog]

I see Motorad sells 3 different temp t-stats for your Celica . What temp is the OEM t-stat ?

Motorad is garbage regardless of temperature

 

[demarpaint]

I learned the hard way with aftermarket thermostats, now I only use OE.

 

[Lubener]

OEM for me when available and Stant Superstats are my second choice.

 

[eljefino]

Bought a motorad radiator cap, the rubber seal was missing. Didn't notice until I installed it and found much less resistance, LOL.

 

[Lubener]

Bought a motorad radiator cap, the rubber seal was missing. Didn't notice until I installed it and found much less resistance, LOL.

Funny thing I read on a Motor Rad box stating they are an OEM supplier for many...

 

[bullwinkle]

Unfortunately motorad is pretty much the only option for American cars now since they took over Stant and killed off that brand. I went to the Jeep dealer for a thermostat for my jeep. Dude came back from the parts room with a motorad. I said no thanks and found a Stant on eBay.

While Stant may not be the best they are generally much better than a motorad.

I bought my brother the LAST 180F Stant Superstat that RA had for his old beater ‘01 Accord 2.3 since he was having heat issues & not getting up to full temp (on a sub-1 YO Motorad). It should be illegal for junk manufacturers to buy a better brand & kill it!

 

[97prizm]

I put in a MOTORAD 281180 in my 00 Toyota Celica GTS 6mt last year, and now after 1 yr and 3k miles, it's doing the same thing as mentioned from this earlier thread 13 years ago by another user. Now it's colder, I went on a 26 mile all highway drive and it never got past 3/4 on the way to full op temp. It only reached it at the end, when I was in a bit of traffic on the exit ramp. Should have just bought the Aisin JP made one from the jump, was only $15 difference (but then would have had to wait a few days rather than going to the store)

Just putting this out there if someone does a search to confirm for future you to avoid avoid avoid motorad tstats.

Faulty Motorad thermostat

I installed a Motorad thermostat in my Corolla this summer and it's been fine until temps get cold. It won't get to operating temperature sometimes at all or it takes a very long time. Anyone else have this problem with Motorad thermostats?

bobistheoilguy.com

I as well had a faulty motorad. The Stant pro line were great, heavy duty and long lasting. I doubt my current motorad will last a year or more. They bought out the USA made stant line.