Description
Comparison points and tradeoffs
When comparing Mr. Gasket 2471R Domestic ThermoCap 16 PSI-RED with other Safety options, use this source-backed detail as the primary discriminator: Category: Replacement Parts / Caps / Radiator Caps / Safety.
Use this second fact to evaluate the tradeoff: Fit type: Vehicle Specific. A third point to compare across alternatives is: Application note: Indicates coolant temperature Helps prevent coolant injuries Fahrenheit and centigrade readings Color-coded temperature ranges Integrated coolant reclamation valve Fit type: Vehicle Specific The fastest, easiest way to know exactly when it’s safe to open your radiator cap.
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Complete source-backed product details
The fastest, easiest way to know exactly when it’s safe to open your radiator cap. ThermoCap, with its built-in calibrated thermometer, indicates the coolant temperature.
Source product highlights
- Indicates coolant temperature
- Helps prevent coolant injuries
- Fahrenheit and centigrade readings
- Color-coded temperature ranges
- Integrated coolant reclamation valve
- Fit type: Vehicle Specific
Vehicle information
Available fitment details
Listing compatibility notes
- Indicates coolant temperature Helps prevent coolant injuries Fahrenheit and centigrade readings Color-coded temperature ranges Integrated coolant reclamation valve Fit type: Vehicle Specific The fastest, easiest way to know exactly when it's safe to open your radiator cap.
Fitment data is provided as a buying aid. Verify the listing against your vehicle and existing part before ordering.
Selection, alternatives, tradeoffs, upgrades, and direct replacements
Buying guidance
Quick decision
Use the supplied facts to compare this safety with direct replacements and nearby alternatives.
Choose this if
- The listed specifications and referenced numbers match the part you need.
- The package contents cover the repair without missing required components.
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- Your vehicle, connector, side, dimensions, or part number do not match the listing.
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- Compare the listing title, photos, package contents, and specifications with the part being replaced.
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Customer feedback
Ratings and written reviews
3.7 / 5
151 source ratings
Source: Amazon. Imported marketplace feedback is shown for product research and is not a review of a purchase made on this website.
Steve S. Morris –
I’ll be the first to say that I LOVE new gadgets for my truck and this really caught my eye. I was a little skeptical at first, but after seeing that the temperature reads very accurately and the cap fits perfectly, I am 100% sold on the Mr. Gasket ThermoCap!!! It’s anodized finish looks great too!
Bbl –
With some minor bending of the 2 lips, fitted perfectly on my ’77 corvette radiatorTemp is accurate (checked it with a laserthermometer)
Wizbang72 –
I do like it, but it did not fit right out of the box. I had to bend the thread tabs out, and replace the gasket with the thinner factory gasket to get it to go on and seal.***UPDATE*** 11.20.2020 Taken out of service sometime around July 2020. The upper gasket that seats on the top of the radiator neck started to look shredded, and was beginning to come apart. It didn’t fit right from the beginning, and lasted only about 3yrs whereas I have used still functional factory caps that were 40+ years old. It was a cheap and easy way to add a temp gauge under the hood, but I will not buy again. I added a pair of Auto Meter gauges to the firewall for temp and oil pressure.
Marcus Gordon –
Works great. Will buy for my other classic Mustang
Richard Owens –
Put it on a 94 mustang 5.0L added a nice look to the red hoses I have on engine
Brad Tyrrell –
Good idea failure as a product. Doesn’t fit like I hear over and over about this Temp. Cap.so cheaply made even if it did fit I think it would get broken in a few months.Not even sending it back. Why waste more time, money and energy on it. Chucked it.
Customer –
As the headline says, it simply does not fit as advertised/amazon’s check fit indicates. Tried to put it on a 2004 Ram 2500 5.7L Hemi, would not engage radiator cap tabs. Neat idea, but I expected a Mr. Gasket product to at least fit properly.
Dan Austin –
Functional and looks good.