BMW Expansion Tank Cap - Mahle Behr 17111742232

Product Information

The engine coolant reservoir cap is a critical component of a vehicle's cooling system. It seals the coolant reservoir or expansion tank, which holds excess engine coolant and maintains pressure in the cooling system. The cap is designed to release pressure at a specified level, ensuring that the cooling system operates effectively without excessive pressure buildup.

• Coolant Leaks: A damaged or improperly sealed cap can lead to coolant leaking from the reservoir, which may be visible under the vehicle or around the reservoir itself
• Overheating Engine: If the cap fails to maintain the proper pressure, it can cause the engine to overheat due to a drop in the boiling point of the coolant, leading to inadequate cooling
• Low Coolant Levels: Frequent need to add coolant to the reservoir may indicate a faulty cap that isn’t sealing properly, allowing coolant to escape

About Mahle Behr

Mahle Behr GmbH & Co. KG is a German corporation active in the automobile industry, headquartered in Stuttgart-Feuerbach. It is a specialist for automotive air conditioning and engine cooling systems. Mahle began in 1920 when pistons made of heavy gray cast iron were being used in internal combustion engines for automobiles and there was a need for a new design. The Mahle brothers countered this trend by producing light-alloy pistons at their small, newly established company however the technology was still finicky and problems come up frequently. They soon determined that they needed to come up with a solution to keep dirt and dust out of the engine so they eventually developed air and oil filters as well. Their perseverance paid off and the light-alloy pistons began to take over the market. Today, half of all automobiles produced worldwide contain MAHLE components. MAHLE offers an extensive range of parts for everyone including pistons, cylinder liners, piston ring sets, bearings, assemblies, valves, valve train components, and air, oil, fuel, and cabin air filters. Their catalog and online database of aftermarket engine components is an indispensable reference.In early 2016, Stuttgart-based MAHLE GmbH increased its holding in the Behr Group from 36.85 percent to approximately 51 percent with the acquisition of all shares in the BWK GmbH holding company. The company now goes by Mahle-Behr.