# MotoRad 7461-180 Fail Safe™ Series Thermostat with Seal for 2000-2017 Buick Allure

### Specifications

Flange Thickness: 0.05"

Gasket/Seal Material: Rubber

Installation Tool Included: No

Jiggle Pin Weep Hole Included: No

Number Of Seals: 1

Sealing Flange Outside Diameter: 2.12"

Temperature (Degree): 180F

### Features

-   Exclusive, patented design
-   High quality Stainless Steel and Copper construction
-   Locking technology prevents costly engine damage
-   100% tested and calibrated
-   Manufactured with the highest quality materials from an OE supplier

### Product Details

Fail Safe™ Series Thermostat with Seal (7461-180) by MotoRad®. Temperature: 180F. Fail-Safe Thermostats offer premium, patented technology for superior protection over any thermostat on the market. Only Fail-Safe is designed to lock in the open position when overheating occurs due to a failing cooling system component. This allows maximum coolant flow, thus preventing expensive engine damage.

Fail-Safe is designed to help protect your engine when overheating occurs. When overheating occurs, Fail-Safe automatically locks in the open position to permit maximum coolant flow.

When standard thermostats fail, they lock in the closed position and prevent coolant flow to the engine, which can possibly cause serious damage to your engine. Fail-Safe has a patented safeguard against overheating damage.

Fail-Safe thermostats are designed with a unique extra stroke that allows operation in two stages: Stage 1: Within normal operating temperatures, the Fail-Safe operates the same as any other thermostat. Stage 2: When overheating is caused by a deteriorating cooling system part, the Fail-Safe has a secondary stroke that activates a precision engineered piston that automatically locks the valve into a wide open position allowing coolant to circulate freely. Don’t be stranded on the side of the road because your engine overheated and your conventional thermostat failed in the closed position keeping coolant from flowing to the engine. Buy the best Thermostat on the market, the Fail-Safe Thermostat from Motorad. Why is the Fail-Safe the best thermostat? Under normal operating temperatures, the Fail-Safe operates in the same manner as a conventional thermostat. However, when your vehicle overheats due to a deteriorating cooling system part, a standard thermostat locks in the closed position blocking the flow of coolant to the engine. Motorad’s patented Fail-Safe Thermostat is the only thermostat that automatically locks in the open position allowing coolant to circulate freely throughout the engine during the overheating process. This can protect your engine from a more costly repair. Once the Fail-Safe thermostat does its job of allowing coolant to continue to flow to the engine during an overheating by locking in the open position, you must replace it with a new one. There are standard thermostats, then there is the Motorad Fail-Safe Thermostat. Ask for MotoRad’s Fail-Safe Thermostat the next time you need a new thermostat.

Brand: MotoRad

Part Number: 7461-180

UPC: 055644746180

Alternate MPN: 7461180

### Vehicle Fitment Table

Year

Make

Model

Position

Fitment Precision

Note

2010

Buick

Allure

2010-2016

Buick

Lacrosse

2011-2017

Buick

Regal

2012-2017

Buick

Verano

2001-2002

Chevy

Astra

2008-2015

Chevy

Captiva

2002-2005

Chevy

Cavalier

2005-2010

Chevy

Cobalt

2010-2017

Chevy

Equinox

2006-2011

Chevy

HHR

2014

Chevy

Impala

2004-2014

Chevy

Malibu

2012-2014

Chevy

Orlando

2002-2006

Chevy

Zafira

2010-2017

GMC

Terrain

2002-2004

Oldsmobile

Alero

2005-2006

Pontiac

G4

2007-2010

Pontiac

G5

2006-2010

Pontiac

G6

2002-2005

Pontiac

Grand Am

2005-2006

Pontiac

Pursuit

2006-2009

Pontiac

Solstice

2002-2005

Pontiac

Sunfire

2003-2011

Saab

9-3

2011

Saab

9-5

2007-2009

Saturn

Aura

2003-2007

Saturn

Ion

2000-2004

Saturn

L-Series

2007-2010

Saturn

Sky

2002-2010

Saturn

Vue

### FAQ

**Will this fit my vehicle?**  
Please verify your year, make, model, position, and any fitment notes using the Vehicle Fitment Table above before purchase.

**What part number is this?**  
The listed part number is 7461-180.

**Is this product designed for direct replacement?**  
Yes. This product is intended to match the compatible vehicle applications listed in the fitment table.

**Should I confirm fitment before ordering?**  
Yes. Always compare your original part, position, and vehicle details with the fitment table before ordering.

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## Details

- **Price:** 40.79 CAD
- **Vendor:** MotoRad
- **Type:** Fail Safe™ Series Thermostat with Seal
- **Tags:** 2000-2004 Saturn L-Series, 2001-2002 Chevy Astra, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 2002-2005 Chevy Cavalier, 2002-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002-2005 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002-2006 Chevy Zafira, 2002-2010 Saturn Vue, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, 2003-2011 Saab 9-3, 2004-2014 Chevy Malibu, 2005-2006 Pontiac G4, 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit, 2005-2010 Chevy Cobalt, 2006-2009 Pontiac Solstice, 2006-2010 Pontiac G6, 2006-2011 Chevy HHR, 2007-2009 Saturn Aura, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, 2008-2015 Chevy Captiva, 2010 Buick Allure, 2010-2016 Buick Lacrosse, 2010-2017 Chevy Equinox, 2010-2017 GMC Terrain, 2011 Saab 9-5, 2011-2017 Buick Regal, 2012-2014 Chevy Orlando, 2012-2017 Buick Verano, 2014 Chevy Impala, 7461-180, Automotive, Fail Safe™ Series Thermostat with Seal, MotoRad

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 40.79 CAD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-08-17