At Mytee Products, we understand that having the right truck parts can make a world of difference in long-hauling. The internal parts of your truck, such as the Coolant Reservoir, especially play a critical role in maintaining your truck’s performance. This plastic tank helps regulate the temperature of your truck’s engine and prevents it from overheating. You’ll want to maintain normal pressure levels within your engine’s cooling system at all times. Read on to learn more about the importance of your radiator’s overflow tank, and whether or not you’ll need a replacement.
Your truck’s coolant system consists of several internal parts that play an important role in preventing your engine from overheating. That way, they help to maintain the flow of your coolant throughout your engine and ensure that your engine is functioning properly:
In short, as the coolant flows throughout the engine it starts collecting heat. At boiling point, pressure builds within the coolant system. The radiator cap releases this pressure build-up by transferring the hot coolant fluid from the radiator and thermostat to the coolant expansion tank. Once you turn off your truck, that hot fluid is then decreased to a more stabilizing temperature. At that point, the fluid will begin its journey through your truck’s engine and repeat the cycle.
Monitoring your reservoir tank can prevent bigger problems from arising. In some cases, you might even need to consider a coolant reservoir tank replacement. Here are some key signs to look out for:
Checking for these signs can go a long way in better protecting your truck’s engine. It might even save you a few hundred bucks from spending on a coolant reservoir tank replacement or repairs.
Even better, Mytee Products offers a variety of coolant reservoir tank replacements that are compatible with several top-truck name brands. For instance, we offer Volvo, Freightliner, and even Kenworth T680 coolant reservoir tanks. Take a look for yourself:
How to replace a coolant reservoir tank?
You can replace a coolant reservoir tank by following a few short steps. Depending on the style of your truck, you might need to drain some or all of the coolant first. Remove all the hoses and mounting bolts on the reservoir. Once you take out the tank, replace it with the new one. Reconnect all the hoses and brackets to the replacement. If you drained out your coolant earlier, be sure to refill it. Now you can take your truck for a test drive. Make for certain that there are no issues early on such as leaks or overheating. If so, address these concerns immediately.
How to check your engine’s coolant system?
There’s a couple of steps you need to take in order to properly perform a maintenance check on your engine coolant system. Check that your coolant levels are normal and its consistency. If your coolant is too old or contaminated, flush it out and replace the fluid. You also want to make sure your coolant isn’t leaking underneath your truck. If your truck’s cabin starts smelling like maple syrup, that could be a red flag. Next, inspect your upper and lower hoses for any leaks or cracks. Remove your engine radiator cap and check for any instances of damage. Make sure you place the cap back on your truck’s radiator. This will help to stabilize the pressure from within your system.
Why is coolant leaking from the reservoir tank?
Coolant might be leaking from your truck due to a damaged radiator hose, reservoir cap or a radiator filter neck. Schedule an appointment with a mechanic right away to fix the leak.