where can i buy a coolant reservoir?

Question

i drive a 2000 chrysler 300M and im needing to buy a coolant reservoir, hopefully from some where other than the dealer.

ive already put roughly $750 into getting it fixed, and $70 seems a bit high. if you could give me some other placed that might carry it that would be awesome!

Answer 1

Try a salvage yard.

Answer 2

For this particular part, I assume this is a plastic pressurized coolant tank, the best replacement is a new part form the dealership.

However, if you find a newer model wrecked car that has the same part then you can get it from a salvage yard.

An old part from the same model year will fail sooner than a newer one off a wrecked car or a brand new one from the dealer.

MOPAR= Mostly Old Parts And Rust!

They just don't build cars like the used to and this is the price we pay for this new and improved garbage/technology.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

If your cooling system has the *radiator pressure cap* directly on the top of the bottle you need a Chrysler replacement. Otherwise, lets go on a scavenger hunt.

jcwhitney.com. for a new one or any auto parts recycling yard for $5.00.
Actually if you are clever any ( atmospheric) open air vented top coolant recovery bottle will work. Drill a couple of nylon wire-tie holes and strap it in. Small elastic bungee - cords work also.
All auto-parts stores have new coolant recovery bottles. You'll need to fashion a hole for a mounting bracket as these bottles are general purpose
If all else fails.--------------
try: autoparts warehouse.com, partstrain.com for an exact replacement.

Answer 4

car-part.com or any wrecking yard in your area. Do you have a "Pick-a-Part"?

Personally, I use an empty coolant bottle. I just poke a hole in it and shove the overflow tube into it so it goes to the bottom and it works just fine. The best part is when I change coolant, I get a replacement overflow bottle!

Your problem is you bought an expensive car. Expensive cars have expensive parts!

I was an appraiser for a few years and Saturn parts are always less expensive than any other manufacturer. Just a word to the wise . . .
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Answer 5

Try a salvage yard if you want a "stock tank"(http://www.car-part.com/)
Other wise look for a generic that will fit.
Of just find a container that will fit in the area that has a ventable lid. There is little or no pressure on this tank, it just needs a hose to the overflow that reaches to the bottom of the container. If you make your own, you can mark it for low and high yourself.

Answer 6

Try your local junk yard or local parts store ie Advance Auto Parts

Answer 7

Call around to the local junk yards. One of them just might have one for a better price.

Answer 8

I don't think seventy bucks is high, look what you're driving. Try a salvage yard and hopefully you don't get one that is cracked or full of crap that will get into your motor.

Answer 9

Any discount auto parts store or try an auto wrecking yard.

Answer 10

try ebay or craig's List