BMW Thermostats for MINI

Elevate your Mini's performance with this lower temperature thermostat, perfect for racing or demanding everyday setups requiring cooler thermostat settings. Specifically crafted for the 2002–2008 Gen 1 Mini Cooper, this thermostat significantly enhances cooling efficiency by reducing high engine temperatures. Operating at 180°F, lower than standard thermostats, it ensures early coolant flow through the engine, effectively lowering overall engine temperatures. Digitally calibrated for precise and consistent operation, this thermostat comes with a Lifetime Warranty. Please note, Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1968) may apply to this product. For more details about California Prop 65 warnings, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

• Direct fit for 2002–2008 Gen 1 Mini Cooper
• Enhances cooling efficiency by decreasing high engine temperatures
• Opens at a lower temperature (180°F) for earlier coolant flow, reducing engine temperatures
• Digitally calibrated for precise, consistent operation
• Lifetime Warranty

Have you ever noticed how crisp and responsive your MINI was after that initial warm-up period, and wanted to keep that feeling for the rest of the day? This 180° F Thermostat is the solution. Not only does the engine maintain its fresh-start power, but also the under-hood temperatures are greatly diminished (see comparison table below). Now when your car sits after a hard run it won't cook and dry out everything under the hood as bad as it did in the stock configuration. This is great for the MINI owner that lives in a hot climate, or those that push their cars hard at the track or local twisty road.

Please Note: This thermostat does not include a replacement gasket. Reuse the gasket from the OEM thermostat.

Cold Weather Alert: If you encounter weather below 50º F or 10º C, please be aware that the ECU could throw a “check engine” light. This is no cause for alarm as the sensors are registering an anomaly and the thermostat is not harming the engine. The “check engine” light can be reset with a diagnostic tool or left as is. Please call if you have questions.
 

Test ParametersThermostat Temp OriginalThermostat Temp M7180Delta (°F)

Intercooler Manifold9870-28

Upper Coolant Hose190179-11

Supercharger at Pulley Shaft Housing178160-18

Head at Thermostat174153-21

Idle w A/C on214185-29

Coolant Temp During Hard Driving212180-32