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2009 RX 350: What is this tank under the battery

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Old 11-11-09, 07:31 AM
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Default 2009 RX 350: What is this tank under the battery

I have the 2009 RX 350.

In the engine bay, I saw a white plastic tank below the battery.
The tank didn't seem to have any liquid in it.
I looked to see if any hoses were connected to the tank but the view was
blocked by other things.

Does anyone know what this tank is for ?
Here is the picture. The red arrow points to the tank in question. Air filter is top left. Radiator is on the right.
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Here is another picture. Red arrow points to tank.
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My 2005 has the same thing,and I was wondering what it was too!
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jsut checked mine, i have it too (2004) appears to be an intake resonator. ie keeps it quiet
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Kiwi,

Thanks. Your post is the most likely answer to my question.
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if you reach down and move it side to side, you will notice that intake ducts move with it.

i am sure its there for several reasons, maybe it stops water getting ingested if you drive through a really deep puddle too
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