When to remove recovery tank cap and radiator cap?

Caution: When the vehicle is fully warmed up, the coolant is boiling hot and under pressure. Do not remove the recovery-tank cap or radiator cap before the engine has adequately cooled.

When to fill coolant reservoir O’Reilly Auto Parts?

Filling the coolant reservoir only up to the fill line will prevent tank overflow. O’Reilly Auto Parts has engine coolant reservoir tanks, and all the other parts for your repair.

What causes coolant to leak from the tank?

There are really only three common causes for coolant leaks, although each type of leak has several possibilities, varying in severity. You may notice that coolant has collected on the ground under your car or that your reservoir tank is not as high as it should be. This could be evidence of a slow leak in your system.

Where is the coolant reservoir on a car?

Engine overheating Average rating from 129,829 customers who received a Vehicle Engine Cooling Inspection. The coolant reservoir is the plastic reservoir mounted in the engine bay that stores the coolant for the engine.

Filling the coolant reservoir only up to the fill line will prevent tank overflow. O’Reilly Auto Parts has engine coolant reservoir tanks, and all the other parts for your repair.

Engine overheating Average rating from 129,829 customers who received a Vehicle Engine Cooling Inspection. The coolant reservoir is the plastic reservoir mounted in the engine bay that stores the coolant for the engine.

What happens if your coolant tank is cracked?

You might see coolant leaking if the tank is cracked or damaged. If your vehicle leaks too much coolant, your engine can overheat. This can lead to head gasket failure or even a cracked engine block.

Where did the coolant go?

The coolant reservoir is the plastic reservoir mounted in the engine bay that stores the coolant for the engine. Coolant reservoirs are required because engines go through cycles of expelling and absorbing coolant as they warm up and cool down.