Does 2.0 T has coolant level sensor?

[SIGP2101]

I opened black reservoir to check the level and it was empty! No level warning on that fancy digital dashboard. This raises another question. Do we have any other critical sensors like oil level?

Sponsored

 

[Penguin07]

Not that I know of. That in addition to plastic reservoir being prone to leaking at the seams is the reason many of us 2.0t owners upgraded to Mishimoto reservoir. There's a long thread on it over at 2.0t section.

 

[croppz]

Nope. No level sensor

 

[SIGP2101]

Thanks! Good to know...

 

[Cutterone]

Not that I know of. That in addition to plastic reservoir being prone to leaking at the seams is the reason many of us 2.0t owners upgraded to Mishimoto reservoir. There's a long thread on it over at 2.0t section.

can someone give me a link to this reservoir? How difficult is the installation for us ameteurs?

 

[Penguin07]

can someone give me a link to this reservoir? How difficult is the installation for us ameteurs?

I’m a novice too. Never even changed oil before I got my Jeep in March. It was pretty easy. Just browse to Mishimoto website and filter by your year and everything and it’ll take you to the correct fitment one.

 

[dmaxw]

https://www.mishimoto.com/fits/jeep...nsion-tank-jeep-wrangler-18-gladiator-20.html

It's not a hard swap, but it helps to have a little mechanical experience or a friend that does that can help you. There are a couple of weak points on the 2.0T cooling. The black reservoir tank against the firewall, the plastic 90 degree fitting that attaches to the tank, and a plastic T fitting on top of the engine under the top cover. I had a small leak starting to grow, swapped them all out, no more leaks. not from those anyway.

 

[Penguin07]

https://www.mishimoto.com/fits/jeep...nsion-tank-jeep-wrangler-18-gladiator-20.html

It's not a hard swap, but it helps to have a little mechanical experience or a friend that does that can help you. There are a couple of weak points on the 2.0T cooling. The black reservoir tank against the firewall, the plastic 90 degree fitting that attaches to the tank, and a plastic T fitting on top of the engine under the top cover. I had a small leak starting to grow, swapped them all out, no more leaks. not from those anyway.

Pretty much what this guy said.
I posted in another thread a link to the aluminum version of the 90 degree elbow part.
The seller had the T, 90 degree elbow, and coolant tank all in ~$110, but since I already have Baja Customs T and Mishi coolant tank, I only wanted to get the elbow, but the seller was willing to sell me the 90 degree+T for what I consider to be a reasonable price.

 

[Dyolfknip74]

There aluminium ones a lot cheaper on Amazon than the Mishimoto. A few have ordered and no issues with quality.

 

[SIGP2101]

Update! After two weeks Jeep overheated and reservoir was empty again. Check all the hose connections and no visible traces of coolant leak, no visible residue. What is the best way to go about finding the leak. Putting die into coolant and then check daily again. Pressure test, any suggestions at this point?

 

[GinaC]

So basically the only way to find out if the coolant is low is to check your garage floor or wait until it overheats?

Also, will a dealership install the Mishimoto tank for me or will that void my warranty?

 

[dmaxw]

Update! After two weeks Jeep overheated and reservoir was empty again. Check all the hose connections and no visible traces of coolant leak, no visible residue. What is the best way to go about finding the leak. Putting die into coolant and then check daily again. Pressure test, any suggestions at this point?

The coolant will leave a pink residue where-ever it is leaking from, though it may not be much. I had to search a bit, but found traces under the reservoir tank and a little down below around steering shaft area. really not much. If the leak is small so it is coming out more as steam than an actual liquid leak, it doesn't seem to leave a large signature to identify with. I'd use an inspection mirror and flashlight to check under the reservoir and around the fittings there, check the left side of the engine towards the front where the water pump inlet is, and pull the top engine cover and check around the T fitting on top (right of center and back a bit), also check around the radiator seams. If you're losing that much it should have an obvious patch (although maybe small) of dried pink & whitish powder residue. Mine never left a drip on the garage floor, but leaked under pressure. Good luck!

I doubt a dealership would install the tank, an off-road shop likely would. It's not a hard task though. Grab a friend that may (or may not) know anything about working on cars, look at the pictures and such on the forums here, ask questions, and take a weekend day to do the swap. The tool most beneficial to me was my hose clamp spring removal pliers. Other than that and a 10mm deep socket for the tank mount nuts, patience and a cold drink is about all you need.

 

[Remorseless]

So basically the only way to find out if the coolant is low is to check your garage floor or wait until it overheats?

Also, will a dealership install the Mishimoto tank for me or will that void my warranty?

I mean you could check the reservoir tank level, that'll tell you

Doubt a dealership will install a non-Mopar part though

 

[GinaC]

I mean you could check the reservoir tank level, that'll tell you

Too much work. Seriously, though, do they expect us to do this on a regular basis?

 

[SIGP2101]

The coolant will leave a pink residue where-ever it is leaking from, though it may not be much. I had to search a bit, but found traces under the reservoir tank and a little down below around steering shaft area. really not much. If the leak is small so it is coming out more as steam than an actual liquid leak, it doesn't seem to leave a large signature to identify with. I'd use an inspection mirror and flashlight to check under the reservoir and around the fittings there, check the left side of the engine towards the front where the water pump inlet is, and pull the top engine cover and check around the T fitting on top (right of center and back a bit), also check around the radiator seams. If you're losing that much it should have an obvious patch (although maybe small) of dried pink & whitish powder residue. Mine never left a drip on the garage floor, but leaked under pressure. Good luck!

Thanks for your suggestions, much appreciated!

Sponsored