{"id":816,"date":"2026-11-01T09:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/?p=816"},"modified":"2026-10-24T16:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T16:08:55","slug":"racing-thermostat-for-track-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/racing-thermostat-for-track-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Racing Thermostat for Track Days: Is a Low-Temp Thermostat Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* &#9472;&#9472; FONTS (same import as post 581) &#9472;&#9472; *\/\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@400;600;700;800;900&family=Barlow:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;1,400&display=swap');\n\n.th-post *, .th-post *::before, .th-post *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n\n\/* HEADING RESETS *\/\n.th-post h2, .th-post h3, .th-post h4 {\n  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1; color: #111111;\n  letter-spacing: 0.02em; 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font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;\n  letter-spacing: .08em; color: #9e9e9e; margin-bottom: 3px; }\n\n\/* &#9472;&#9472; MOBILE SIDEBAR FIX (keep this block LAST in the <style>) &#9472;&#9472;\n   At 860px and below the layout is one column: the sidebar stacks BELOW the article\n   (its DOM order) and is not sticky. It has to come after the sticky rule above and uses\n   a higher-specificity selector so the sticky rule can't win. *\/\n@media (max-width: 860px) {\n  .th-post .th-page-wrap > .th-sidebar { position: static; top: auto; order: 0; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"th-post\">\n  <div class=\"th-page-wrap\">\n\n    <article class=\"th-article\">\n\n      <p>A racing thermostat is one of the first parts people find when their coolant temps start creeping on track. It's inexpensive, it's a simple install on many cars, and the product pages promise cooler running. So is a low-temp thermostat worth it, or is it a band-aid?<\/p>\n\n      <p>The honest answer is that it depends on what's causing the heat. A thermostat controls when coolant starts flowing to the radiator. It doesn't make the radiator bigger. This guide explains what a thermostat does, what \"racing\" and \"low-temp\" mean using Mishimoto's published opening temperatures, what a lower-temp thermostat can and can't fix on track, and how to decide for your car. Every temperature below comes from Mishimoto's own spec tables.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"callout\">\n        <strong>Shop Mishimoto racing thermostats at Track Ready Products:<\/strong> direct-fit thermostats for Miata, S2000, 350Z\/370Z, BMW E36 and F8X M3\/M4, Mustang, WRX\/STI, Civic Si and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/thermostats-c-739_965\/\">Browse thermostats<\/a> &#183; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/mishimoto-m-68.html\">Browse Mishimoto<\/a> &#183; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/radiators-c-739_740\/\">Browse radiators<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"callout-warn\">\n        <strong>Never open a hot cooling system.<\/strong> Removing a radiator or expansion-tank cap on a hot engine can spray scalding coolant. Let the engine cool completely before you drain coolant or remove the thermostat housing, and dispose of old coolant properly.\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 1 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"what-a-thermostat-does\">What a Thermostat Actually Does<\/h2>\n\n      <p>A thermostat is a temperature-controlled valve between the engine and the radiator. When the engine is cold, it stays closed so coolant circulates inside the engine and warms up quickly. As coolant reaches the thermostat's opening temperature, the valve starts to open and lets coolant flow to the radiator to shed heat. As temperature rises further, it opens fully.<\/p>\n\n      <p>That gives you two important numbers for any thermostat: when it <strong>starts to open<\/strong>, and when it's <strong>fully open<\/strong>. Mishimoto calls the first one the \"activation temperature\" in its spec tables.<\/p>\n\n      <p>Here's the part that matters on track. Once a thermostat is fully open, it's no longer controlling much. Coolant is flowing to the radiator as freely as the thermostat allows, and the temperature from then on depends on how much heat the engine makes and how much the radiator, fan and airflow can remove. A thermostat sets the temperature the system aims for. It doesn't set how much heat the system can reject.<\/p>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 2 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"what-low-temp-means\">What \"Racing\" or \"Low-Temp\" Means<\/h2>\n\n      <p>A racing or low-temperature thermostat opens at a lower temperature than the factory part. Mishimoto describes it this way: \"Once the engine is fully warmed up the Mishimoto racing thermostat will open up at a lower temperature than standard thermostats, also allowing the coolant to flow through the engine sooner thus reducing and maintaining cooler engine temperatures.\"<\/p>\n\n      <p>How much lower depends on the car. Some of Mishimoto's published figures:<\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"th-list\">\n        <li><strong>Honda S2000, Nissan 370Z, Subaru WRX\/STI (01&#8211;07 listing):<\/strong> Mishimoto activation 154.4&#176;F vs OEM 172.4&#176;F<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Mazda Miata NB (99&#8211;05):<\/strong> Mishimoto 177&#176;F vs OEM 195&#176;F<\/li>\n        <li><strong>BMW E36:<\/strong> Mishimoto 154.4&#176;F vs OEM 190&#176;F<\/li>\n        <li><strong>BMW M3\/M4 F8X:<\/strong> Mishimoto 212&#176;F vs OEM 221&#176;F<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Honda Civic Type R (2017+):<\/strong> Mishimoto says its thermostat \"begins to open 10&#176;C earlier than the stock thermostat at 68&#176;C (154.4&#176;F) and is fully open 7&#176;C earlier than stock at 83&#176;C (181.4&#176;F)\"<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>The M3\/M4 example shows that \"racing thermostat\" doesn't always mean a big drop. On that car the change is single digits in &#176;F, because the engine is designed to run a specific temperature.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"stat-grid\">\n        <div class=\"stat-block\"><span class=\"num\">154.4&#176;F<\/span><span class=\"label\">Mishimoto activation, S2000 \/ 370Z \/ WRX<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-block\"><span class=\"num\">177&#176;F<\/span><span class=\"label\">Mishimoto activation, Miata NB<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-block\"><span class=\"num\">212&#176;F<\/span><span class=\"label\">Mishimoto activation, M3\/M4 F8X<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-block\"><span class=\"num\">83&#176;C<\/span><span class=\"label\">Type R Mishimoto fully open, 7&#176;C earlier than stock<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 3 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"what-it-can-help\">What a Low-Temp Thermostat Can Help on Track<\/h2>\n\n      <p>A lower opening temperature gets coolant moving to the radiator earlier, so the system starts shedding heat sooner. Mishimoto says this \"reduces and maintains lower engine temperatures,\" and positions its low-temp units for \"warmer climates, on vehicles making more power than stock, or under extreme towing\/driving conditions.\" Its Mustang page specifically calls out \"hot days at the drag strip or road course.\"<\/p>\n\n      <p>In practice, that can help in a few situations:<\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"th-list\">\n        <li><strong>Short, intense sessions where temps rise quickly.<\/strong> Opening earlier gives the system a head start on heat rejection before things get hot.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Hot-weather track days.<\/strong> You start each session closer to the edge, so starting the cooling earlier gives you more margin.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Modified cars.<\/strong> Mishimoto's pages say its racing thermostats are designed to \"significantly lower high engine temperature produced by modified and upgraded turbo applications.\"<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Pairing with a radiator upgrade.<\/strong> Mishimoto suggests pairing its thermostat with a performance aluminum radiator. A lower-opening thermostat plus more radiator capacity work together.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 4 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"what-it-cant-fix\">What It Can't Fix<\/h2>\n\n      <p>Mishimoto is clear about the limits. Its Civic Type R page says: \"This thermostat will not improve the performance of a clogged, damaged, leaking, or under-equipped cooling system.\" Mishimoto recommends following your vehicle's scheduled cooling-system maintenance and installing a radiator suited to your needs.<\/p>\n\n      <p>That lines up with the physics. If your car's temperature keeps climbing every lap on a long session, the thermostat has likely been fully open for a while, so a lower-opening one won't stop the climb. You're limited by how much heat the radiator, fan and airflow can remove. The fix there is capacity or airflow, not the valve.<\/p>\n\n      <p>Other causes a thermostat won't touch:<\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"th-list\">\n        <li><strong>Air in the system<\/strong> after a coolant change<\/li>\n        <li><strong>A weak radiator cap<\/strong> that doesn't hold pressure<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Blocked airflow<\/strong> from a missing undertray, debris in the core or poor ducting<\/li>\n        <li><strong>High oil temperature<\/strong> with normal coolant temperature, which calls for an oil cooler<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/why-your-car-overheats-on-track\/\">why your car overheats on track<\/a> guide walks through diagnosing each one. Do that first.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"callout\">\n        <strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/csf-radiators-explained\/\">CSF radiators explained<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/csf-vs-mishimoto-radiators-which-one-actually-cools-better\/\">CSF vs Mishimoto radiators<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/oil-cooler-for-track-days\/\">oil cooler for track days<\/a>.\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 5 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"opening-temps-by-car\">Mishimoto vs OEM Opening Temps by Car<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"table-wrap\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Mishimoto racing thermostat vs OEM activation temperature, from Mishimoto spec tables\" tabindex=\"0\">\n        <table class=\"compare-table\">\n          <caption>Mishimoto racing thermostat vs OEM activation temperature, from Mishimoto spec tables<\/caption>\n          <thead>\n            <tr><th scope=\"col\">Car (Mishimoto listing)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Mishimoto activation<\/th><th scope=\"col\">OEM activation<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Difference<\/th><\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Honda S2000 (00&#8211;09)<\/th><td>154.4&#176;F<\/td><td>172.4&#176;F<\/td><td>18&#176;F lower<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Nissan 370Z (09+)<\/th><td>154.4&#176;F<\/td><td>172.4&#176;F<\/td><td>18&#176;F lower<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Subaru WRX \/ STI (01&#8211;07 listing)<\/th><td>154.4&#176;F<\/td><td>172.4&#176;F<\/td><td>18&#176;F lower<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Mazda Miata NB (99&#8211;05)<\/th><td>177&#176;F<\/td><td>195&#176;F<\/td><td>18&#176;F lower<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">BMW E36<\/th><td>154.4&#176;F<\/td><td>190&#176;F<\/td><td>35.6&#176;F lower<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">BMW M3\/M4 F8X<\/th><td>212&#176;F<\/td><td>221&#176;F<\/td><td>9&#176;F lower<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Honda Civic Type R (17+)<\/th><td>154.4&#176;F (68&#176;C)<\/td><td>172.4&#176;F<\/td><td>18&#176;F lower; fully open at 83&#176;C<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Ford Mustang V6\/V8 (11+)<\/th><td>160&#176;F<\/td><td>See Mishimoto listing<\/td><td>Lower than stock<\/td><\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p>These are Mishimoto's published numbers. Check the listing for your exact car and engine before you buy, because fitments and part numbers vary.<\/p>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 6 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"install-and-bleeding\">Install and Bleeding<\/h2>\n\n      <p>On many cars a thermostat swap is a straightforward job, but the details matter.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>Use the right gasket or seal.<\/strong> Mishimoto includes a thermostat gasket with some kits (the M3\/M4, for example), and some come with a housing and O-ring (its 4Runner kit, for example). Use what's in the box rather than reusing an old seal.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>Match the orientation.<\/strong> Note how the factory thermostat came out and follow the kit or service manual instructions for your car. An upside-down or misaligned thermostat can cause the very temperature problems you're trying to fix.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>Refill with the right coolant.<\/strong> Use the coolant type and mix your car's manufacturer specifies, unless your race organizer requires something else. Check your rulebook if you race.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>Bleed it properly.<\/strong> Air pockets after a coolant change are one of the most common causes of temperature spikes on track. Use your car's factory bleed procedure, and recheck the level once the engine has cooled after the first drive.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>Watch your gauges on the first session.<\/strong> Ideally use a real coolant temperature readout, not just the dashboard needle. Some factory gauges read steadily across a range and won't show the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 7 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"is-it-worth-it\">Is a Racing Thermostat Worth It for Your Car?<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"decision-grid three\">\n        <div class=\"decision-card\">\n          <h3>A racing thermostat makes sense if:<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Your cooling system is healthy, bled and maintained<\/li>\n            <li>Temps rise quickly early in a session, or you track in hot weather<\/li>\n            <li>Your car is modified and makes more heat than stock<\/li>\n            <li>You're also upgrading the radiator or already have one<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"decision-card alt\">\n          <h3>Fix these first if:<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Temps keep climbing lap after lap with no plateau<\/li>\n            <li>You've seen bubbles, lost coolant or a cap that won't hold pressure<\/li>\n            <li>Your oil temps are high while coolant is normal<\/li>\n            <li>Airflow is blocked or the undertray is missing<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"decision-card\">\n          <h3>Stick with the factory thermostat if:<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>The car is a daily driver in a cold climate and only sees the odd track day<\/li>\n            <li>Your temps already stabilize fine on track<\/li>\n            <li>Your engine is designed to run a specific temperature and the racing part changes little (check the numbers for your car)<\/li>\n            <li>You'd rather spend first on radiator capacity or an oil cooler<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"callout\">\n        <strong>If you're in between:<\/strong> add a real coolant gauge, log a session, and look at the trend. If temps rise fast and then level off, a lower-opening thermostat can buy margin. If they never level off, you need more cooling capacity. Start with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/csf-radiators-explained\/\">CSF radiator<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/oil-cooler-for-track-days\/\">oil cooler<\/a> guides.\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <hr class=\"section-rule\">\n\n\n      <!-- FAQ -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"faq\">Common Questions<\/h2>\n\n      <h3>Does a racing thermostat lower engine temperature?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>It changes when coolant starts flowing to the radiator. Mishimoto says its racing thermostats open at a lower temperature than stock, \"allowing the coolant to flow through the engine sooner thus reducing and maintaining cooler engine temperatures.\" Once the thermostat is fully open, though, your temperature depends on radiator capacity, airflow and heat load.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>What are the pros and cons of a low-temp thermostat?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>The pros: coolant reaches the radiator earlier, which can buy margin on hot days and on modified cars. The cons: it can't add cooling capacity, it won't fix air, leaks or a bad cap, and on some cars the change from stock is small. Mishimoto itself says it won't improve a clogged, damaged, leaking or under-equipped system.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Will a racing thermostat stop my car from overheating on track?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>Not if the cooling system is under-sized or has a fault. If your temps climb every lap without leveling off, the thermostat is probably already fully open. Diagnose airflow, air in the system, the cap and oil temperature first, using our overheating guide. Then decide between a thermostat, a radiator or an oil cooler.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Racing thermostat vs OEM: what's the difference?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>The main difference is the opening temperature. Mishimoto lists 154.4&#176;F vs 172.4&#176;F OEM for cars like the S2000, 370Z and WRX, 177&#176;F vs 195&#176;F for the Miata NB, and 212&#176;F vs 221&#176;F for the F8X M3\/M4. Mishimoto's thermostats are direct replacements for the stock part on their listed applications.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Should I install a racing thermostat with a new radiator?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>It's a common pairing, and Mishimoto suggests it on several product pages. A bigger or more efficient radiator adds heat-rejection capacity, and a lower-opening thermostat sends coolant to it sooner. Since you'll drain and refill coolant for a radiator swap anyway, adding the thermostat at the same time saves a second bleed.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Is a racing thermostat OK for a daily driver?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>Mishimoto sells them as street and track parts. Its Miata NB thermostat is described as \"the perfect addition to your street or track Miata.\" In cold weather, an engine with a lower-opening thermostat may run cooler than the factory part intended. If the car is mostly a winter daily, weigh that before you swap.<\/p>\n\n\n      <hr class=\"section-rule\">\n\n      <div class=\"cta-block\">\n        <h3>Shop Mishimoto Racing Thermostats at Track Ready Products<\/h3>\n        <p>Browse Mishimoto racing thermostats by car, or text us your car, mods and the temps you're seeing on track at <strong>(949) 954-3322<\/strong> and we'll help you decide between a thermostat, a radiator or an oil cooler.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"cta-actions\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/thermostats-c-739_965\/\">Browse thermostats<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/mishimoto-m-68.html\" class=\"secondary\">Browse Mishimoto<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/radiators-c-739_740\/\" class=\"secondary\">Browse radiators<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/oil-coolers-c-739_830\/\" class=\"secondary\">Browse oil coolers<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- SIDEBAR -->\n    <aside class=\"th-sidebar\" aria-label=\"Article navigation and related links\">\n      <div class=\"sidebar-sticky\">\n\n        <div class=\"sidebar-widget\">\n          <div class=\"widget-head\">Navigation<\/div>\n          <div class=\"widget-body\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/csf-radiators\/\" class=\"back-link\">Back to the CSF radiators hub<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/thermostats-c-739_965\/\" class=\"sidebar-cta-btn\">Shop thermostats<\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"sidebar-widget\">\n          <div class=\"widget-head\">At a Glance<\/div>\n          <div class=\"widget-body\">\n            <div class=\"sidebar-stat-item\"><span class=\"s-label\">Changes<\/span><span class=\"s-val\">When coolant reaches the radiator<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"sidebar-stat-item\"><span class=\"s-label\">Doesn't add<\/span><span class=\"s-val\">Radiator capacity<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"sidebar-stat-item\"><span class=\"s-label\">Typical drop<\/span><span class=\"s-val\">18&#176;F on many listings (Mishimoto)<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"sidebar-stat-item\"><span class=\"s-label\">Fix first<\/span><span class=\"s-val\">Air, cap, airflow, oil temp<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <nav class=\"sidebar-widget\" aria-label=\"In this article\">\n          <div class=\"widget-head\">In This Article<\/div>\n          <div class=\"widget-body\">\n            <ul class=\"toc-list\">\n              <li><a href=\"#what-a-thermostat-does\">What It Does<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#what-low-temp-means\">What Low-Temp Means<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#what-it-can-help\">What It Can Help<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#what-it-cant-fix\">What It Can&#x27;t Fix<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#opening-temps-by-car\">Opening Temps by Car<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#install-and-bleeding\">Install and Bleeding<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#is-it-worth-it\">Is It Worth It<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/nav>\n\n        <div class=\"sidebar-widget\">\n          <div class=\"widget-head\">Related Articles<\/div>\n          <div class=\"widget-body\">\n            <div class=\"related-post\">\n              <div class=\"r-tag\">Track Guide<\/div>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/why-your-car-overheats-on-track\/\">Why Your Car Overheats on Track<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"related-post\">\n              <div class=\"r-tag\">Tech Guide<\/div>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/csf-radiators-explained\/\">CSF Radiators Explained<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"related-post\">\n              <div class=\"r-tag\">Comparison<\/div>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/csf-vs-mishimoto-radiators-which-one-actually-cools-better\/\">CSF vs Mishimoto Radiators<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"related-post\">\n              <div class=\"r-tag\">Track Guide<\/div>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/oil-cooler-for-track-days\/\">Oil Cooler for Track Days<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/aside>\n\n  <\/div><!-- .th-page-wrap -->\n<\/div><!-- .th-post -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A racing thermostat is one of the first parts people find when their coolant temps start creeping on track. 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