General Discussion Discuss your Oldsmobile or other car-related topics.

Coolant Reservoir/Overflow tank Volume??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 05:57 PM
  #1  
defiant1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,003
Coolant Reservoir/Overflow tank Volume??

How big of reservoir tank do our cars need? My 70 Cutlass S obviously did not come with one but am looking to install one. However the NOS setups are kind of spendy. So, I am looking at installing one that are used on a hot rod/rat rod type of car.

Is 1/2 liter to small of tank? Maybe a liter?

Anyone know off the top of their head?

d1
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 02:22 AM
  #2  
Yellowstatue's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,086
From: Too close to Toronto!!
A half litre is like a big swallow so I would go for about one or two litres...
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 05:48 AM
  #3  
Bluevista's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,430
From: Northeast Ohio
Usually you see at the very least the one litre Coke bottle duct taped to the inner fender for that.

I got mine in the auto dept. clearance section at THE Wal-Mart for 2 bucks, I got two.

The one in the box says 2-1/2 quart or 2.37 litres capacity.
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 06:06 AM
  #4  
stevengerard's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,532
From: Chi-town
I have an old one that is not correct for 70 but close and its around 2 quarts as well
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 06:31 AM
  #5  
defiant1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,003
Originally Posted by Yellowstatue
A half litre is like a big swallow so I would go for about one or two litres...
Originally Posted by Bluevista
Usually you see at the very least the one litre Coke bottle duct taped to the inner fender for that.

I got mine in the auto dept. clearance section at THE Wal-Mart for 2 bucks, I got two.

The one in the box says 2-1/2 quart or 2.37 litres capacity.
Originally Posted by stevengerard
I have an old one that is not correct for 70 but close and its around 2 quarts as well

Okay, the consensus is at least 2 liters. Thank you very much.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rcrac3r
General Discussion
15
Jan 17, 2023 09:58 AM
Dasaki
Parts Wanted
3
Jul 31, 2015 01:58 PM
bainer1290
Parts Wanted
3
Mar 30, 2014 09:02 PM
Professur
Parts Wanted
5
Jan 8, 2014 07:19 AM
VikingBlue
Parts Wanted
15
Jul 18, 2008 01:37 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:33 PM.