{"product_id":"mishimoto-sandwich-plate-thermostat-85-degrees-c-185-degrees-f","title":"Mishimoto Sandwich Plate Thermostat 85 Degrees C\/185 Degrees F","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003eMMTS-SPT-85\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 748666000780\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMishimoto Sandwich Plate Thermostat 85 Degrees C\/185 Degrees F - Universal for Performance Vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mishimoto Sandwich Plate Thermostat regulates oil flow to your cooler, opening at 85°C\/185°F to keep engine oil at peak operating temperatures. It installs directly into any Mishimoto sandwich plate used on vehicles like Subaru Impreza WRX\/STI, BMW 3-Series, Honda Civic, and Toyota models. This setup delivers consistent oil temps for better lubrication and engine protection during spirited driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Activates at 85°C (185°F) to direct oil through the cooler only when needed, avoiding cold oil stress on engine components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBillet Aluminum Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-machined for strength and durability, handles high-pressure oil systems without failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Anodized Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resists corrosion and wear for long-term reliability in harsh engine bay conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Fit Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces factory thermostat in Mishimoto sandwich plates with no modifications required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowers peak oil temps by up to 20°F when paired with Mishimoto oil coolers, supporting higher boost levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify your sandwich plate model for seamless integration before purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with high-quality synthetic oil for best results and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged securely to prevent damage during transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain engine oil, remove factory thermostat from sandwich plate, and insert new unit with proper O-ring lubrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse provided gasket and torque bolts to 18-22 ft-lbs for leak-free seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThis Part 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