Thermostat for Subaru Outback: ABS Plastic
This thermostat for the Subaru Outback is specified around abs plastic, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Subaru Outback |
| Material / finish | ABS Plastic |
| Typical use | Off-Road Trails |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Semi-Metallic Compound — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Magnesium Alloy — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Sintered Metal — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Anodised Aluminium — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Chromed Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- assembly line testing
- sintering
- heat treatment
- gravity casting
- anodising
- rubber vulcanisation
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for off-road trails. Related applications include heavy load hauling, mountain roads, security patrols, wet weather riding, rural transport.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. DOT documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 500 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
