Thermostat question.... (price and temp.)

[99gst_racer]

Ok, I did a search and came up short. I am going to change out my thermostat just for regular preventative maintenence. I called Autozone and the guy seemed like a real jackass. He told me they were $20.00!! I've replace thermostats in ALL of my vehicles so far, except for my 99gst. I'v never paid more than $7 for a thermostat. Is $20 correct or not? Also, I'm not really sure of the difference. Should I get the higher or lower temp one? Thanks in advance.

 

[luv4turbos]

I bought a thermostat from Advanced Auto Parts and it was 12 bills. I got the 190 temp one. Our you could go to Satan and pay 35+ for it. There so damn expensive.

 

[David15151]

yeah i bought mine at a parts store for like 12-14 bucks.. but then the gasket is like freaking 7 dollars. so it ends up being like 20 bucks. if you want to factory part.. here it is.. http://www.machv.com/mitoemther.html . I have yet to have any problems with mine so.. go with whatever you think you want .. and its 190 degree by the way.

 

[99gst_racer]

I think I'm gonna say F*** it. The dealership has them for $33 and Autozone for $20 plus the o-ring. No other parts stores stock them. I'll just put my original one back in and wait for it to go out. Thanks for the input guys.

 

[phatTSi]

I got mine at oreillys for 7 dollars and the gasket was like 3.