Is the coolant tank in my Honda CRV overflowing?
With your help I hope to put an end to the mystery of the coolant expansion/overflow tank in my 1997 Honda CRV. According to the dealer, there are times that the tank will be empty and there are times that there will be coolant in there, especially when the weather is warm. They advised that I should not add coolant to the tank; it will overflow.
Why is the coolant leaking from my Honda Civic?
This gas displaces the coolant, forcing it into the overflow tank and preventing the coolant from cooling the engine. If you don’t quickly notice a drop in coolant then this can soon cause issues and major damage to the Honda Civic’s engine.
Why does coolant disappear from the engine reservoir?
Call it antifreeze, a coolant, or even radiator fluid; the purpose is to maintain the engine’s cool. There may be times when the coolant system may fail due to one reason or another. The mystery arises though when magically the coolant disappearing from reservoir is noticed with no potential signs of leakage. Has this happened with your car too?
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With your help I hope to put an end to the mystery of the coolant expansion/overflow tank in my 1997 Honda CRV. According to the dealer, there are times that the tank will be empty and there are times that there will be coolant in there, especially when the weather is warm. They advised that I should not add coolant to the tank; it will overflow.
This gas displaces the coolant, forcing it into the overflow tank and preventing the coolant from cooling the engine. If you don’t quickly notice a drop in coolant then this can soon cause issues and major damage to the Honda Civic’s engine.
What should the coolant level be on the expansion tank?
The tank should never be completely empty, because if it is, air can get sucked into the radiator. Typically, with the car off and the engine at ambient temperature, the tank should be filled with a 50/50 mix of coolant so that the level is between the “Full” and “Low” marks on the expansion tank.
Call it antifreeze, a coolant, or even radiator fluid; the purpose is to maintain the engine’s cool. There may be times when the coolant system may fail due to one reason or another. The mystery arises though when magically the coolant disappearing from reservoir is noticed with no potential signs of leakage. Has this happened with your car too?