coolant question
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Ok, I'll start by apologizing for asking something that has been addressed ad nauseam, but I've searched the forums over and over and can't find a satisfying answer.
When I bought my 2003 XJ supercharged, I had the dealer (non-Jag) do a coolant flush. They put in Zerex G-05 phosphate-free. A month later I check my coolant and see that the G-05 is not orange. I can't find any reassuring info to convince me G-05 is ok in a 2003 engine. However, I do know that they flushed the system well, and I have checked the coolant reservoir for signs of sludge/gel multiple times and found none - the fluid is a clear pink. No overheating issues or problems with cabin heat.
For anyone with experience using G-05 (good or bad), I'd appreciate your advice.
When I bought my 2003 XJ supercharged, I had the dealer (non-Jag) do a coolant flush. They put in Zerex G-05 phosphate-free. A month later I check my coolant and see that the G-05 is not orange. I can't find any reassuring info to convince me G-05 is ok in a 2003 engine. However, I do know that they flushed the system well, and I have checked the coolant reservoir for signs of sludge/gel multiple times and found none - the fluid is a clear pink. No overheating issues or problems with cabin heat.
For anyone with experience using G-05 (good or bad), I'd appreciate your advice.
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Ok, I'll start by apologizing for asking something that has been addressed ad nauseam, but I've searched the forums over and over and can't find a satisfying answer.
When I bought my 2003 XJ supercharged, I had the dealer (non-Jag) do a coolant flush. They put in Zerex G-05 phosphate-free. A month later I check my coolant and see that the G-05 is not orange. I can't find any reassuring info to convince me G-05 is ok in a 2003 engine. However, I do know that they flushed the system well, and I have checked the coolant reservoir for signs of sludge/gel multiple times and found none - the fluid is a clear pink. No overheating issues or problems with cabin heat.
For anyone with experience using G-05 (good or bad), I'd appreciate your advice.
When I bought my 2003 XJ supercharged, I had the dealer (non-Jag) do a coolant flush. They put in Zerex G-05 phosphate-free. A month later I check my coolant and see that the G-05 is not orange. I can't find any reassuring info to convince me G-05 is ok in a 2003 engine. However, I do know that they flushed the system well, and I have checked the coolant reservoir for signs of sludge/gel multiple times and found none - the fluid is a clear pink. No overheating issues or problems with cabin heat.
For anyone with experience using G-05 (good or bad), I'd appreciate your advice.
Keep an eye on the coolant level for a couple of days when stone cold (over night)
Jaguar changed from an ethyl glycol coolant in mid '99 (2000MY to you ) and went to an HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) coolant which is pinkish red.
As you have had the cooling system completely flushed there will be no problems with incompatibility....just fill up with th same fluid. ;o)
Make sure you don't overfill....too many people are suggesting filling 'till it over flows...this is wrong!!
Only fill the expansion tank to the base of the filler neck, otherwise it's just syphoned off to the over flow tank down in the front left guard/fender.
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