Radiator Coolant Reservoir Cap

When the radiator is hot pressure builds up inside it which releases some of the coolant from the cap.

Radiator coolant reservoir cap.

If you have a bad radiator cap the coolant could get released too quickly and cause the reservoir to overflow. Autokay coolant overflow reservoir tank cap radiator reservoir cap for nissan infiniti 21712 79900 yellow. Koauto engine coolant tank cap for 03 12 nissan murano 350z versa 21712 79900. Get it as soon as thu sep 24.

A coolant reservoir keeps the recommended coolant level reduces air bubbles in the system prevents rust and gives less you fewer reasons to open the radiator cap. 4 8 out of 5 stars 42. The radiator cap releases the extra pressure by sending some coolant into the overflow tank. This overflowing coolant passes into the reservoir where it is stored until the engine cools.

1 yr replacement if defective. In normal circumstances the coolant gets ousted out from the reservoir overflow tube the moment the engine starts warming up. While you re in there check to make sure your coolant overflow tank is working properly. As coolant gets hot due to it absorbing heat from the engine the liquid expands and creates additional pressure in the radiator.

While this may seem to be a minor issue it can lead to dire consequences. If the cap thermostat and water pump are all fine the reservoir is overflowing most likely because of a radiator problem. In more modern automobiles the radiator contains a lot of plastic. So the radiator coolant overflow tank functions to serve this.

In older automobiles the radiator was made of copper and aluminum. A cap that is no longer sealing could also cause a leak. It then gets passed to the radiator to lose the heat. If you need a new radiator cap or coolant reservoir cap visit o reilly auto parts.

The plastic radiator are light weight but tend to ware out faster. 4 0 star rated product 37 reviews 10234. Check your coolant cap for signs of wear. There may be times that the reservoir radiator cap may turn out to be faulty.

Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. At operating temperature coolant can evaporate from the open system. Coolant to the radiator. Autokay coolant overflow reservoir tank cap radiator reservoir cap for nissan infiniti 21712 79900 yellow.

Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Any time there is a coolant leak there is a possibility of the engine overheating. The radiator cap is like the air release system of a pressure cooker. As the pressure causes the coolant to get higher than the pressure cap the excess coolant needs to be captured somewhere in order to prevent leakage.

Coolant goes into the reservoir tank as it expands. Get it as soon as fri sep 18. Coolant reservoir cap 259 engine coolant reservoir clip 17 engine coolant reservoir grommet 1 product ratings 8 refine search by 5 0 star rating.