The thermostat in the car regulates the temperature of the fluid in the engine cooling system, maintaining optimal thermal conditions for operation and accelerating the initial warm-up of the engine at start.

The usage of the thermostat gasket

The gasket is a sealing element designed to seal the thermostat housing / cover. Due to its elasticity, the gasket prevents leaks and maintains operating pressure in the cooling system. Depending on the place of application and the type of thermostat, the consumable has a different shape and material of manufacture.

1. F-150
2. LOBO
3. F150
4. F-150 Crew Cab Pickup
5. MUSTANG Coupe
6. F-150 Extended Cab Pickup
7. MUSTANG Convertible
8. MARK LT
9. LOBO Standard Cab Pickup
10. LOBO Extended Cab Pickup
11. LOBO Pickup
12. C-MAX II (DXA/CB7, DXA/CEU)
13. F-150 Standard Cab Pickup
14. MKZ
15. EXPEDITION
16. EXPEDITION SUV
17. TRANSIT V363 Bus (FAD, FBD)
18. TRANSIT V363 Van (FCD, FDD)
19. TRANSIT V363 Platform/Chassis (FED, FFD)
20. TRANSIT V363 Platform/Chassis (VQ, FED, FFD)
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Each car and body type has its own gasket with a specific shape. Often made from the following materials:

1. nitrile butadiene rubber;
2. ethylene-propylene terpolymer;
3. rubber.

The ELRING brand Gasket, thermostat can be made in a more complex shape or in the form of a ring. Some models have holes in the gasket for fasteners. O-rings are installed in a special groove in the cover, after which the part is mounted and sealed.