Coolant Reservoir Replacement Cost

The coolant reservoir is a crucial part of the car’s cooling system. Usually made out of durable plastic, it’s located on the upper (right) hand side of the car’s engine. Its job is to remove any wasted heat created from the combustion process. By doing so, it allows all the engine components to operate at a safe temperature.

Because of its location and non-long-lasting body, it’s highly susceptible to damage. Due to damage, it can develop cracks. At times, it can also develop leaks. Of course, proper diagnosis is a must to ensure that the part in question is at fault and not something else.

The coolant system has many parts that work together to keep the engine cool throughout. Any component can fail out of the blue, leading to an issue with the coolant system.  So, do not assume that the coolant reservoir is always at fault, whenever the car’s cooling system is not performing up to the mark.

How Much Does a Coolant Reservoir Replacement Cost?

Because of how convenient it is to access and replace the coolant reservoir, you won’t have to spend a lot to fix the problem. Expect the repair cost to be around $100 to $400. That said, the cost can increase a bit, depending on where you get your car repaired.

Auto Center	Price
Walmart	$45 - $225
Mr. Tire	$135 - $375
Your Mechanic	$150 - $385
NAPA	$165 - $400
Midas	$155 - $380

As you might know, the labor charges are not the same among different auto repair shops. Depending on your car’s specifications, a larger degree of work would be involved at times. This will also bump the overall cost to some extent. On the whole, expect some price fluctuations, depending on the factors discussed above.

Usually, you will get away by not spending a lot.

How Does a Coolant Reservoir Replacement Procedure Work?

The car technician will open the car’s bonnet to gain access to the coolant reservoir. He will disconnect the hoses from the coolant reservoir to remove the part from the engine bay. The new coolant will be fitted in place of the old one. All the hoses will be reconnected, and the coolant system will be topped off. Finally, the car will be tested to see if the replacement has gone well.

If everything checks out well, the car will be returned to the owner. The new coolant reservoir should ideally work smoothly for many years and beyond. It can even last a lifetime.

Important Note 1: Some of the internal parts may be rusted. So, removing them would take extra effort on your part. You can use a regular rust remover spray to make your job easy.

Important Note 2: It’s a good idea to flush the old engine coolant at the time of the new coolant reservoir installation. This is because it can get contaminated. It might even be nearing its replacement interval.

So, How To Save Money On Replacement?

If you are proficient with the inner workings of your vehicle, you can attempt this replacement procedure on your own. This will save you all the labor fees.

If you don’t want to do the job yourself, obtain quotes from nearby mechanics. Compare their numbers to see who is offering you the best rates.