The expansion tank retains coolant in a reservoir that's been forced out of the car's radiatior under pressure. As you run your car, the temprerature of the coolant circulating through the water jackets naturally increases causing increasing pressure in the cooling system. When the pressure builds to a high enough point, the radiatior cap allows that pressure to escape into the coolant reservoir through a small hose, called an overflow hose connected by the neck of the radiator to the expansion tank. Most of the coolant that is forced into the expansion tank returns to the radiator naturally after a few hours or when the engine is cold.
If you had no expansion tank on your car, then the coolant that was released under pressure would spill out onto the road.If you keep having to fill the expansion tank with large amounts of coolant every day, more than a cupfull, then there is likely a small leak somewhere else in the system. That could also be due to a faulty radiator cap, a faulty radiator, water pump or hoses or in the worst case scenario-a blown head gasket or cracked block. If in doubt, have the radiator pressure tested to determine where the leak is coming from.
Delivery Service | Description | Please Note | Price |
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Standard Item Delivery over €50 | 3-4 Working Days (07:00 - 19:30hrs) |
Weekdays Only (only applies to orders placed before 4pm) |
Free* |
Standard Item Delivery under €50 | 3-4 Working Days (07:00 - 19:30hrs) |
Weekdays Only (only applies to orders placed before 4pm) |
€4.99 |
Remote Area Delivery | 3-4 Working Days (07:00 - 19:30hrs) |
Weekdays Only (only applies to orders placed before 4pm) |
€11.99 |
Oversized Items | 3-4 Working Days (07:00 - 19:30hrs) |
Weekdays Only (only applies to orders placed before 3pm) |
€11.99 |
Remote Area Delivery - Oversized Items | 3-4 Working Days (07:00 - 19:30hrs) |
Weekdays Only (only applies to orders placed before 4pm) |
€18.99 |
PLEASE NOTE: Orders placed after 4pm, will be processed the following day, adding 1 working day to the delivery service. For orders placed on a non-working day (Saturday or Sunday) please add 1 working day to your delivery date.
If your item is Over-Weight (Over 20kgs) or you are located in a remote area you may incur an additional charge. If this is the case the cost will be automatically calculated by our system at the checkout phase.
Due to the volume of deliveries, please allow a full 7 working days before contacting our customer service centre. All delivery times are approximate and can be delayed due to circumstances outside of our control.
No deliveries will be made on Sundays or Bank/ Public Holidays.
Delivery timescales will vary for items which are not marked as in-stock.
*Free Standard Delivery for order over €50 excludes Oversize and Remote area times.
Our Click & Collect service is FREE.
Click & Collect is easy way to check the stock, latest price and reserve products at your local Euro Car Parts branch. Click & Collect is available for all products and if in stock at your selected branch, items will be available for immediate collection and held until the end of the next working day. To Reserve your products, simply choose Click & Collect as checkout method and enter your branch. Our system will than check the latest stock at your nearest branches and if items are in stock you can reserve them immediately. Alternatively, if the items are not in stock, our system will offer you a later collection date, if available. Once you submit the form, you will receive e-mail containing your proof of reservation and reference number. Do not forget to bring your confirmation email with you when you visit our branch to collect your order.
At Euro Car Parts we hope that you are happy with your purchase, however we know that sometimes you will need to return or cancel an item. You can return your purchase to any of our Euro Car Parts Stores.
Before returning your item(s) please contact Euro Car Part Ltd for a Returns Authorisation Number.
For any returns queries, call us on 1800 818 440. Find out more about returns.
You'll find returns information on your delivery note. Unless faulty, we'd like you to make your return within 60 days of purchase. Exceptions apply to certain products - find out more about our refund policy.
For more information call Euro Car Parts Customer Services Department on 1800 818 440 or Email the customer service department at custservice.ie@eurocarparts.com