Abstract: In the case of a thermostatic valve for controlling the temperature of the coolant, particularly of a motor vehicle engine, it is provided that the working piston of the thermostatic valve is supported on a piston of a thermostatic working element which is aligned coaxially with respect to the working piston and serves as the supporting body. A restoring device is provided which is supported against the working piston and against the piston of the thermostatic working element.