Y'all:
I am the original owner of our 2010 Honda Element SC. From the day we took possession I've noticed the coolant recovery tank doesn't function properly.
If I fill the radiator to the very top when cold, the tank will collect the overflow when the engine gets hot. However, it never draws the coolant from overflow tank back into the radiator when the engine cools. If I remove the cap with the engine cold the radiator won't be full and is instead down 12 ounces or so. If I don't top off the radiator for, say, a month the coolant level never gets lower than this (being down about 12 ounces).
Over the years I've replaced the cap and overflow tube, probably more than once, but no luck. I recently replaced the electric cooling fans and installed a brand new Honda OEM radiator (which came with a new OEM cap) it still does this. Why?
Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
Scott
I am the original owner of our 2010 Honda Element SC. From the day we took possession I've noticed the coolant recovery tank doesn't function properly.
If I fill the radiator to the very top when cold, the tank will collect the overflow when the engine gets hot. However, it never draws the coolant from overflow tank back into the radiator when the engine cools. If I remove the cap with the engine cold the radiator won't be full and is instead down 12 ounces or so. If I don't top off the radiator for, say, a month the coolant level never gets lower than this (being down about 12 ounces).
Over the years I've replaced the cap and overflow tube, probably more than once, but no luck. I recently replaced the electric cooling fans and installed a brand new Honda OEM radiator (which came with a new OEM cap) it still does this. Why?
Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
Scott