Engine Coolant ?
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I took a look at my engine coolant tank today and I was running a bit low...So I headed out to buy some...I seen on the tank cap it says to only use (WSS-M97 B44-D) orange colored I have no idea what all those numbers mean =D...anyways I went to the auto store to look for something orange colored with WSS-M97 B44-D on it had a hell of a time finding NOTHING...So I asked a store worker if they had anything with this labeled on it and he showed me this store branded universal stuff..I don't even think it's orange...it says it works with all vehicles..makes...models so I bought it, I wasn't being cheap I just couldn't find the recommended coolant...Now I'm regretting buying the stuff for some reason, I haven't put any in the tank yet...my question is, Should I have looked else where for the WSS-M97 B44-D Orange stuff or should I just put this in ? If I should only put in the WSS-M97 B44-D labeled coolant what do you recommend ?
Also how often does on have to top off the coolant ? Being in Minnesota where it gets very cold ?
Sorry for the simple question on engine coolant....I'm not too knowledable on engines and their liquids.
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Also how often does on have to top off the coolant ? Being in Minnesota where it gets very cold ?
Sorry for the simple question on engine coolant....I'm not too knowledable on engines and their liquids.
Thanks
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Depending on how many miles are on the car I would just drain it all out and fill it back up with something new! And believe it or not, all brands are pretty much the same and will indeed work on all cars. Just don't mix orange, green, blue, etc.... I actually flushed mine out and used Toyota long life! which is pink!
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Took my jag to an auto shop yesterday for an oil change and I guess they inspect your car and your fluids and top them if needed for "free" anyways today I checked my engine coolant tank and I see green fluid instead of the jaguar recommended Orange WSS M97 B44-D...am I screwed ? What would happen if it got low (the green fluid) in the future and I added the proper orange stuff basically mixing both ?
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It's not this kind of green...that I said previously just a very light green color
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Yes it would be better to flush and change it. Dex-cool is factory and easy to find. I would do it twice since it might be contaminated and mixed. Just cheap insurance.
If you get the JTIS it has all the service information in it.
You might consider doing the thermostat just because your there. But be careful of all the plastic cooling parts. Watch the nipples on the top plastic tank. Lean on them and they break. After time and heat the plastic deteriorates into oatmeal and can dissolve in your hands!
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If you get the JTIS it has all the service information in it.
You might consider doing the thermostat just because your there. But be careful of all the plastic cooling parts. Watch the nipples on the top plastic tank. Lean on them and they break. After time and heat the plastic deteriorates into oatmeal and can dissolve in your hands!
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