Wassup guys,
very simple question here. My mechanic says my Thermostat when out & needs to be replace. So I was looking to purchase a replacement and notice they had different brand thermostat for the SC400. The brands I saw for my SC400 were GATES, STANT, and BECK/ARNLEY. So I want to make sure I purchase one that is the most durable. Are there any of these you all would recommend most or do they all pretty much operate the same & have the same lifespan ??

 

Why don't you just go buy one from lexus? They aren't THAT expensive, I paid 20 bucks at my dealership.

 

go look at all f them together one will actually be oem style and the others will most likely look like cheap crap... dont forget to buy a new gasket to since your doing it.

 

definitely OEM. its lik 27 bucks an 9 for the gasket

 

I say go OEM as well. For such a cheap part that could potentially screw a lot of things up, why not buy the insurance? Not only do you have to worry about POS t-stats but a lot of aftermarket ones are not the proper temperature.

Spend the extra 10 bucks and buy a part you know will work.

 

Man you are guys are the BEST! I will go with the OEM brand than! I checked the price at my local Lexus dealer & its real CHEAP! Only for $34! Yo "scviolence" thanks for the gasket reminder, almost forgot that lol. But just wanted to double check with you all, the experts! Thanks once again everyone! I love CL!!