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regular thermostat versus expensive (archive)
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Posted by Laszlo on February 05, 2001 at 13:17:18:

In Reply to: Re: looks like a regular thermostat. where did you posted by CarlT on February 05, 2001 at 12:10:19:

a regular style high performance thermostat is usually 8.99-19.99 if you buy an aftermarket source.
The special ones (built into the housing or pipe) could be lot more. (look at the Range Rover)
By looking at the picture this is a standard type, not something special. I also searched the ETK CD and looks very simple.
The 840Ci isn't much different but in temperature it might be different... Anyway it is a lot of money for a thermostat, but if you think how much it saves you then it is a bargain !
To replace them every 4-5 years that seems a little to often but depends on what quality they are. I have seen thermostats going for 100k miles and also failing at 12,000miles.



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