{"product_id":"mishimoto-sandwich-plate-thermostat-71-degrees-c-160-degrees-f","title":"Mishimoto Sandwich Plate Thermostat 71 Degrees C\/160 Degrees F","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003eMMTS-SPT-71\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 748355000213\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMishimoto Sandwich Plate Thermostat 71 Degrees C\/160 Degrees F for 2004-2021 Subaru Impreza WRX STI BMW E36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mishimoto MMTS-SPT-71 replacement thermostat installs directly into Mishimoto Thermostatic Oil Sandwich Plates for precise oil temperature management. Designed for 2004-2021 Subaru Impreza WRX STI BMW E36 3-Series and other compatible vehicles this thermostat opens at 71°C\/160°F to keep oil warm during startup and circulating efficiently under load. 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