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Old 08-21-2020, 09:32 AM   #1
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Coolant reservoir (+ others)

Hello, there!

What a lovely and supportive community you all have here. I知 new to the Skoolie world, but I知 eager to dive in head first. You all here make this endeavor feasible, thank you!

I知 wondering which is which of these three plastic reservoir tanks. I知 assuming from left to right: coolant, steering, break. But for the life of me I cannot find confirmation. Am I correct?

2002 Thomas flat nose, 5.9 Cummins.

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Old 08-21-2020, 09:34 AM   #2
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Not sure why the photo rendered upside down on the post, it’s definitely right side up in the actual photo, sorry.
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Old 08-21-2020, 10:29 AM   #3
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The dual capped tank appearing on the left in your pic is brake fluid res., that appears to need topping off. (The caps should have proper fluid type cast on them).

Barring any other members responding that have one similar to yours, the other tanks should be easy to trace back to their respective components from the hoses running from them. Are they both empty?
If there is any fluid in them, it should be easy to determine antifreeze vs power steering fluid. Try dipping a rolled paper towel in them to check whats in them...
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Old 08-21-2020, 10:59 AM   #4
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L-R on your picture is brake fluid, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid.

As noted, your picture is upside down. So in real life, standing there in front of it, the order of items I gave you is reversed.

There typically isn't a coolant reservoir on flat nosed buses, but a degas tank. You can look them both up if you're curious as to the difference.
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Old 08-21-2020, 01:31 PM   #5
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Amazing! Thanks for that help...certainly answers my question.
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