Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Coolant Reservoir: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
This system works along with the radiator pressure cap. This is done by using thermal expansion and contraction of the coolant to keep the coolant
free of trapped air. It provides:
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A volume for coolant expansion and contraction.
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A convenient and safe method for checking/adjusting coolant level at atmospheric pressure. This is done without removing the radiator pressure
cap.
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Some reserve coolant to the radiator to cover minor leaks and evaporation or boiling losses.
As the engine cools, a vacuum is formed in the cooling system of both the radiator and engine. Coolant will then be drawn from the coolant tank and
returned to a proper level in the radiator.
The coolant reservoir/overflow system has a radiator mounted pressurized cap, an overflow tube, and a plastic coolant reservoir/overflow tank,
mounted to the right side of the cowl. It is mounted to the cowl with two nuts on top, and a slide bracket on the bottom.
OPERATION
The pressure chamber keeps the coolant free of trapped air, provides a volume for expansion and contraction, and provides a convenient and safe
method for checking and adjusting coolant level at atmospheric pressure. It also provides some reserve coolant to cover minor leaks, evaporation or
boiling losses. The overflow chamber allows coolant recovery in case of an overheat.
