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Yes. There should always be some coolant in the overflow tank. Its level should rise when the engine warms up, and it should go back down when the engine cools.
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Why is there sludge in coolant overflow tank?
Coolant is old.
What does an overflow container do?
An overflow container prevents coolant loss. As coolant heats it expands. Without the tank, excess coolant would be forced from the radiator and be dumped on the ground. As coolant cools it is drawn back into the radiator so it always stays full.
What is an overflow tank?
An overflow tank is a bottle that holds coolant that expands and leaves the radiator under driving conditions. The Coolant will go back into the radiator as needed.
What color is sludge in a coolant overflow tank?
red
How do you add coolant to your 2001 Kia Spectra?
in the overflow tank
How do you replace the coolant overflow tank?
how do I replace my 2005 fiesta expansion header tank
What does it mean when coolant in overflow tank is low and is leaking antifreeze from that side of the car?
The overflow tank is either cracked or its overheating and leaking from the cap
Where is the low coolant sensor on the 1999 Z34?
Its either in the coolant overflow tank or in the side of the radiator
Why is your antifreeze tank boiling?
The overflow tank for coolant will "boil" if there is air getting in the coolant chamber. This can be a head gasket going bad.
How do you add coolant?
Add it in the overflow tank up to the max line.
What is the white container connected to radiator?
coolant overflow/reservoir tank
Oil in coolant overflow tank?
Usually a blown head gasket.
