Upgraded Coolant Reservoir 2017 Kenworth T680

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  1. ahuizar1990

    ahuizar1990 Bobtail Member

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    Hello, I need to replace my coolant reservoir on my 2017 T680 with a Cummins. I called the dealer and they advised that the reservoir has been upgraded and I will need to have some fittings and a hose changed. Or I can just purchase the original one for much cheaper. What exactly does the upgrade consist of and is it worth the price to get the upgraded one and have those fitting and hose changed. Thank you
     
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  3. RunningAces

    RunningAces Road Train Member

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    Don't pay them any more than you need to for something like a coolant tank reservoir. The only upgrade you'll be getting is in the price tag and maybe some headaches during install.
     
  4. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    I bought mine on fleebay. I used you tube to some what get an idea how to remove/replace without loosing to much coolant.
     
  5. me myself and I

    me myself and I Heavy Load Member

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    That fitting cost under 20 bucks
     
  6. ahuizar1990

    ahuizar1990 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah, those were my thoughts initially. I don’t see the reason for the upgrade considering the trucks don’t overheat because of the reservoir
     
  7. ahuizar1990

    ahuizar1990 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah that’s what they told me, but the “upgraded” reservoir is so much more expensive than the original. Did you get the upgraded one? And was it worth it? ? Truck runs cooler? I just can’t see the upside of the price tag
     
  8. ahuizar1990

    ahuizar1990 Bobtail Member

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    Most likely I will do the same thing. Shouldn’t be too hard
     
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