Coolant Condition Question
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Coolant Condition Question
I needed to empty my coolant recovery tank the other day. I had to remove the tank to replace my O2 sensor - tank holds more fluid then you would think.
The fluid was unbelievably clean and clear and still bright orange - I was wondering how much the tank fluid cycles in the system. Not sure how much fluid comes back in those three small tubes on an XJR
I had the car to the dealer two years ago for some normal service - brake flush etc. - and coolant change was not recommended.
I believe this is the original fluid -- 50k on it. For those who have changed the fluid -- what was the condition?
The fluid was unbelievably clean and clear and still bright orange - I was wondering how much the tank fluid cycles in the system. Not sure how much fluid comes back in those three small tubes on an XJR
I had the car to the dealer two years ago for some normal service - brake flush etc. - and coolant change was not recommended.
I believe this is the original fluid -- 50k on it. For those who have changed the fluid -- what was the condition?
#2
I needed to empty my coolant recovery tank the other day. I had to remove the tank to replace my O2 sensor - tank holds more fluid then you would think.
The fluid was unbelievably clean and clear and still bright orange - I was wondering how much the tank fluid cycles in the system. Not sure how much fluid comes back in those three small tubes on an XJR
I had the car to the dealer two years ago for some normal service - brake flush etc. - and coolant change was not recommended.
I believe this is the original fluid -- 50k on it. For those who have changed the fluid -- what was the condition?
The fluid was unbelievably clean and clear and still bright orange - I was wondering how much the tank fluid cycles in the system. Not sure how much fluid comes back in those three small tubes on an XJR
I had the car to the dealer two years ago for some normal service - brake flush etc. - and coolant change was not recommended.
I believe this is the original fluid -- 50k on it. For those who have changed the fluid -- what was the condition?
#3
I remember having a discussion about the fluid with the dealer - the book says 5 years for a time line. I am wondering if the factory changed or advised a higher frequency. From what I understand the antifreeze part of the product does not evaporate like the older products did - so it is a question of the demand on the anti corrosion part of the product
I have read eight and ten years for some manufacturers - others do not list a change interval at all.
I even wiped out the recovery tank to see if any residue was in it -- nothing -- unbelievably clean.
I have read eight and ten years for some manufacturers - others do not list a change interval at all.
I even wiped out the recovery tank to see if any residue was in it -- nothing -- unbelievably clean.
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Used the universal type. Good for 5 years.
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The coolant recovery tank is the "cap" -- no cap on the actual radiator.
I was just looking over some of my paperwork -- Mercedes uses the 15 year 150k mile cycle for coolant.
I have never changes the XJR fluid. At the service 2 years ago the dealer lists "check coolant for service life" - protection checks OK - no need to replace.
I am not sure when Jaguar started to use the orange coolant.
I was just looking over some of my paperwork -- Mercedes uses the 15 year 150k mile cycle for coolant.
I have never changes the XJR fluid. At the service 2 years ago the dealer lists "check coolant for service life" - protection checks OK - no need to replace.
I am not sure when Jaguar started to use the orange coolant.
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