Posted on 10/4/2024
Is your Mini losing coolant without an obvious leak? If you are always refilling your coolant yet you cannot seem to locate the source of the leak, your radiator expansion tank could be to blame. A crack or break in this cooling system part can result in the slow leakage of the coolant and ultimately result in overheating of the engine. Here is a breakdown of what a radiator expansion tank does and the symptoms that you should watch out for to know the tank is failing. What Is the Radiator Expansion Tank? Your Mini’s radiator expansion tank is responsible for the performance of the engine cooling system. It stores some amount of coolant when the coolant in the engine increases due to heat or expansion then releases these coolants when the engine temperature has decreased due to cooling. This system assists in regulating the amount and pressure of the coolant to ensure that the engine does not overheat. That is ... read more