Coolant Recovery Container: Description

The coolant reserve/overflow system consists of a radiator mounted pressurized cap, a plastic coolant recovery bottle, a tube (hose) connecting the radiator and recovery bottle, and an overflow tube on the side of the bottle. See Fig 1.

The reservoir bottle also has an anti-slosh insert located within the bottle, this insert will aid in reducing coolant loss from splash and spillage.

Fig 1: Coolant Reserve/Overflow Bottle

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.