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How much does Coolant Reservoir Replacement cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Coolant Reservoir Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2015 Hyundai Elantra GT$328$181.89$145.99-13%$289.39
2008 Ford Edge$355$208.72$145.99-12%$316.22
2012 Toyota Sequoia$339$193.20$145.99-12%$300.70
2016 Lexus RX350$345$199.30$145.99-12%$306.80
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport$299$153.27$145.99-14%$260.77
2015 Porsche Macan$346$200.36$145.99-12%$307.86

Coolant Reservoir Replacement Service

What is the Coolant Reservoir all about?

Cooling systems on vehicles are meant to remove heat from critical engine components. The fluid or coolant that circulates through the system carries the heat out of the engine to the radiator, where air flow dissipates the heat it contains. A natural reaction to the heat which the fluid experiences is expansion. If the fluid in the cooling system is at the full mark when the engine is cold, the volume will be greater when the fluid is hot due to expansion. Because the cooling system is closed and pressurized when hot, the excess hot coolant needs to go somewhere. It is pushed into a surge tank, or an overflow tank, where it remains until the engine cools down. When the engine cools, the contraction from the fluid still in the system creates a vacuum and the surge tank’s hose draws the coolant back into the system. If the coolant surge tank is cracked or broken, the coolant will leak onto the ground. An airlock will form in the cooling system when the surge tank hose only draws in air instead of coolant.

Keep in mind:

  • Engine coolant is extremely hot when the engine is at operating temperature. Never open the cooling system when the engine is hot.
  • The surge tank should be flushed when the coolant is being changed out.

How it's done:

  • The coolant is drained into a suitable container and the coolant recovery reservoir cap is removed.

  • The old coolant recovery reservoir is disconnected from all of the hoses hoses and pulled free of the vehicle.

  • The new coolant recovery reservoir is installed into the vehicle and secured. The coolant hoses are installed and secured using new clamps.

  • The coolant is refilled and purged of air as per manufacturer recommendation.

  • The vehicle coolant recovery reservoir is checked for leaks and proper operation.

Our recommendation:

The surge tank itself should never need attention unless it is damaged or broken. Excess engine heat may also warp the container, though it is not common. If your coolant surge tank is broken or leaking, have one of our expert mechanics replace it.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Coolant Reservoir?

  • Coolant leaking onto the ground when engine is hot.
  • Engine overheats due to an airlock.

How important is this service?

The surge tank is part of the cooling system. It may seem to be auxiliary, but it is essential to proper operation. If the surge tank leaks coolant out, an airlock will form in the engine and it could overheat, causing damage. If your surge tank is broken, have it replaced as soon as possible to prevent further issues.


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Ryan

23 years of experience
85 reviews
Ryan
23 years of experience
Audi A4 Quattro L4-2.0L Turbo - Coolant Reservoir - Concord, North Carolina
Ryan did a great job on fixing my car. I had a terrible experience with the first mechanic that was supposed to come fix it, but Ryan was very professional and made my experience better.

Michael

22 years of experience
391 reviews
Michael
22 years of experience
Toyota Celica L4-1.8L - Coolant Reservoir - Alta Loma, California
Michael was punctual, professional, friendly, and patient. He kept me informed throughout the process. Explained everything thoroughly and made feel very confident that he is knowledgeable and will do the repairs right. The experience was by far the best I've had with a mechanic. I am very grateful to him.

Patrick

34 years of experience
1579 reviews
Patrick
34 years of experience
Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L - Coolant Reservoir - Austin, Texas
Wonderful work. Fast way under estimate time of 9hrs. Job was complete in 3hrs. Thanks alot Patrick

Jermaine

25 years of experience
382 reviews
Jermaine
25 years of experience
BMW 328xi L6-3.0L - Coolant Reservoir - Washington, District of Columbia
Mr. Lewis is truly professional and did an outstanding job on my car - and actually he change my mind about "my mechanic", at first I wasn't impressed with the previous job and it not being done correctly. The original mechanic used an after market part which turned out to be more expensive than the OEM part which my car needed. However, with the positive energy Mr. Lewis came with allowed me to take a step back and give "my mechanic" another try, mainly because of Mr. Lewis but also the way "my mechanic" stood by their word when it came to my warranty. To that I say, Thank you my mechanic and thank you again Mr. Lewis for such an outstanding job of professionalism, you are a savior for the company you work. You will be at the top of my list when it comes to picking my mechanic!

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