Low Temperature Thermostat and Gasket (71 degrees C)

Did you know your thermostat doesn`t start to open until 85 degrees Celsius, and isn`t fully open until your coolant reaches just under 100 degrees?

This can lead to hot spots within your M96/97 engine, leading to premature wear or worse. High coolant temperatures also lead to high oil temperatures - which are the enemy of all engines. Track days, Targa tour, or spirited road driving can all elevate coolant temperatures, even in winter and spring - your Porsche needs all the cooling it can get.

This OEM quality, German made Elring thermostat is fully open at 85 degrees, allowing for full flow to your cooling system to maximise cooling potential. Together with regularly cleaned radiators, and keeping an eye on your water pump, this is a cost-effective preventative measure to protect your engine.

Fitment of a low temperature thermostat is also recommended by 996 / 997 experts LN Engineering, and Hartech.

Factory Product Code; 996 106 013 61, 996 106 326 51