installed Mishimoto expansion tank today

[koatic]

I installed the Mishimoto expansion tank a while ago, and while I love it, I find it very hard to see the level of coolant through the small glass window. This is even with shinning a flashlight on the small window. What do you guys do to check the coolant level with the Mishimoto expansion tank?

If you don’t see the coolant level level in the window then you either don’t have enough OR you overfilled it. When it’s close to getting to the window you should see the coolant through the fill hole first then slowly top it off watching the window. Obviously do this with engine cold. Then after a drive or two check it again and may need anoother ounce or to to get it in the window. Window works fine for me.

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[Victorofhavoc]

Why does everything have a downside? Can't they make a really big window on the side? LOL

Because metal is better than plastic, right?

Wish someone would just mold a better plastic design... Really reinventing the wheel here

 

[LunaticSM]

https://www.schmuckbuilt.com/product/de5-coolant-expansion-tank/

Has anyone tried the Schmuckbuilt tank? I't a bit cheaper than Mishimoto and PRL but still looks to be well made from the photos.

 

[StingertimeNC]

Does look good. Tempting. I'm sitting on an extra OEM tank so I'll probably wait until the first one fails, install the backup, and then order one of these. Thanks for sharing.

 

[LunaticSM]

Does look good. Tempting. I'm sitting on an extra OEM tank so I'll probably wait until the first one fails, install the backup, and then order one of these. Thanks for sharing.

I just ordered one. Their page mentions that the current batch is unbranded, which I actually prefer.

 

[StingertimeNC]

Let us know how it is.

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