What are you guys using for radiator overflow cans? (1 Viewer)

[splitshot]

So this might be a dumb questions but why do i need an overflow can? My truck did not come with one and seems to be holding its temp fine. The overflow tube goes down under the frame and just vents/drips there. Is this really bad? I just ordered my FSM's so I'm sure this will be answered in that but how much coolant is supposed to be put in when doing a change?

When it's a hundred and ten and you do a lot of stop and start in a day, you can loose alot of coolant. Good idea to have one.

 

[1973Guppie]

I have the jegs one, works well, you really should get the ones that "pull" from the bottom so it is not just an overflow tank but will pull coolant as needed as well.

Noah

 

[greytandy]

This is my temporary eco-friendly (recycling) fix.

 

[camcruiser13]

cheapo universal from wallys

 

[Medusa]

Plastic unit from Summit Racing....spendy compared to the antifreeze bottle, but far better looking

 

[Colorado Boy-74-FJ40]

Done

Put one in from Baxter auto in Portland. 7.99 for the reservoir and 2.00 for the hose. About 1/2 hour and 4 beers later . Wallah!

 

[Colorado Boy-74-FJ40]

Well sure enough I had to fawk with it!. I installed the overflow jug. I noticed the rad cap was releasing the antifreeze at too low of a pressure. (I didn't measure it , it just seemed to come out when it wasn't very hot) any hoo. I got a new 13 lb. Stant rad. cap. well now I have a lower hose leak with a big bulge. It found the next weakest spot!. I'm gonna replace all the hoses today and hope my little piggie stops there. The next thing would be the radiator and or heater core then maybe the head gasket. I hope it stops!

 

[PabloCruise]

So this might be a dumb questions but why do i need an overflow can?

Dogs and I *think* cats (and other assorted wildlife) like to drink antifreeze. It will kill them. Reason enough for me...

I use my stocker.

There was a great thread on here about using Nalgene bottles. I am surprised it has not turned up yet!

 

[oldIron]

I really like this write up. Saved it in my book marks when I need to do one. https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=95803

 

[wantatlc]

then there is the good old Nalgene bottle...

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=1324075&postcount=32