# 3575253 Thermostat | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta thermostat from the Cooling System group, weighing 0.045 kg. It consolidates earlier references 3557742 and 3576081.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.045 kg
-   Consolidates 3557742 and 3576081

## 🔌 Function

Controls coolant flow so the engine reaches and holds its working temperature.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Engine slow to warm up or never reaching temperature
-   Overheating from a thermostat stuck shut
-   Temperature swinging up and down in service
-   Thermostat not opening in a hot water test
-   Corrosion or scale on the thermostat body

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Test a suspect thermostat in hot water before condemning the rest of the cooling system
-   Renew the sealing ring and follow the specified filling and venting procedure

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3575253 → Supersedes 3557742

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3576081 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3557742 earlier number superseded by this part

### Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

-   Meyle: 028 271 0002

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 214.38 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Cooling System
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 214.38 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3575253 Thermostat | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3575253-thermostat-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-11