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What is a expansion tank on a car?
As the engine coolant heats up, the coolant expands, so the coolant needs a reservoir or expansion tank to flow in and out of as needed.
Where is the coolant tank on 1989 jaguar xjs?
The rad. coolant tank is located on the driver's side fender area.
Where is the coolant level sensor on a 1997 Saturn?
In the expansion tank.
How do you replace the coolant overflow tank?
how do I replace my 2005 fiesta expansion header tank
If expansion tank in peugeot 206 is empty how much coolant should you fill it with?
The rated coolant capacity of the whole system is 7 litres, but it might not be completely empty. The expansion tank is just the tip of the iceberg.
Why water boils in expansion tank?
There shouldn't be just water in the expansion tank. If the coolant (50% anti-freeze and water) appears to be boiling in the expansion tank, you may have a bad head gasket or cracked head.
Where is the radiator cap for a 2002 ford explorer?
there is none. look for the coolant expansion tank there is where you add coolant to the system.
Where is the location of engine coolant sensor on 2004 Mazda RX8?
It is in the coolant expansion tank Problems with this sensor are common as they are pourous and take up coolant, eventually sinking and bringing on the coolant check light. You most likely will need to change the coolant expansion tank to cure the problem as it is usually sold as a unit. Kev
Your 2001 Taurus has been idling rough for a while now and will not keep water in the expansion tank What could be some possible problems?
your cars thermostat could be broken, making the coolant+engine not heat up, sucking the coolant from the expansion tank because its cold and giving your car a rough idle cause it has a hard time warming up
Why does water bubble back in to expansion tank when engine is stopped in a petrol 1997 2.5 jeep Cherokee is this thermostat or w pump problem or other?
when the engine is stopped, the coolant stops flowing. The coolant inside the engine can boil and force coolant into the expansion tank. this is normal.
How do you add coolant to your 2001 Kia Spectra?
in the overflow tank
Can you run a car without a expansion tank?
You can operate a car without an expansion tank but it will most likely drip engine coolant onto the road when the motor heats up.
