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Q: Why expansion tank kept at top for main engine?
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What is the purpose of main engine fresh water expansion tank?

to circulate water in fresh water tank to expansion talk.


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.


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.


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 does expansion tank work?

the operation of a expansion tank?


How you can calculate expansion tank?

To calculate expansion tank, you must subtract an elevator from a large combustible engine. Then add water. It will grow and grow, like a flower. Then, inside the flower, in between the petals, you will find the answer.


Is an expansion tank required for a tank less water heater?

No, an expansion tank is not required.


Why does water bubble back in to expansion tank after engine stopped is this normal?

This is what the expansion tank is for. Liquid goes back and forth under pressure to stabilize the coolant capacity in the system. If it is not running hot then let it go.


What are the two plastic containers in engine compartment of a Lincoln LS?

There are 3, actually. Brake fluid, power steering fluid, and engine coolant expansion tank.


How do you replace expansion tank at house?

You turn off the main valve and drain water, unscrew old tank and fit new one. Turn on water again.


How bleed air from water system on range rover 2003?

Top up with correct water anty-freze mix, take cap off expansion tank, turn on engine and allow to idle for 3 minuets or so, you can watch the bubbles coming up in the expansion tank. strongly massage the return pipe, big pipe on the top of the rad left side as you face it, coolant should shoot into the expansion tank as you do this. once it is cool check if you need to top up coolant mix and off you go. ps do not take the cap of the expansion tank when the engine is hot.


Where is engine coolant in 206 Peugeot?

If you are looking at the car from the front... The coolant expansion tank (where you add coolant/water) is a large white header tank on the left at the rear of the engine bay. It is to the immediate right of the offside suspension strut.