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KevinH1990 · 08-14-2016, 10:15 AM

JFP - While we are on this topic...

I have a 2000 base and I'm approaching 110,000 miles. The build date is 9/11/1999. I check the coolant tank regularly for leaks, and haven't found any. I bought the car about 10 years ago and I have not replaced the tank. The previous owner gave me all of his records which look complete and I don't have a receipt showing he replaced it either.

Do you think it would be wise to replace the tank even though it is not leaking? I usually don't like to fix things that are not broken, but this sounds like a part that should be considered a maintenance item.

Thanks in advance.

08-14-2016, 10:15 AM	#3
KevinH1990 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,659	JFP - While we are on this topic... I have a 2000 base and I'm approaching 110,000 miles. The build date is 9/11/1999. I check the coolant tank regularly for leaks, and haven't found any. I bought the car about 10 years ago and I have not replaced the tank. The previous owner gave me all of his records which look complete and I don't have a receipt showing he replaced it either. Do you think it would be wise to replace the tank even though it is not leaking? I usually don't like to fix things that are not broken, but this sounds like a part that should be considered a maintenance item. Thanks in advance. __________________ 2000 Arctic Silver/Black, Hard Top, On Board Computer PNP Rear Speakers, HAES 6-Channel Amp, Avic Z140BH, Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 12-way driver & 8-way passenger seats, Litronics, silver console