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#21
That's why I say what I say... the person with the tools and skills to figure out if the engine is junk has already done so, and the guy that's asking is just looking for a "nah, it's fine" and won't be able to do anything about it other than writing a check at the other end of the process, anyway.
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#23
Was running 75 on the turnpike when steam came from under the hood and temp light came on. shut er down and had it towed. 50,000 miles. It will crank but wont start. coolant bottle was empty. took oil cap off, clean as a whistle. no milky look. No dip stick so cant see oil. Gonna drain oil this week end. If its a head gaskit or what?
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#26
No sensor on the early ones. We get a RED warning in the center display and the fan kicks on high. Found that out after cobbling a cut hose together when I first got mine. It was idling outside when the hose blew apart and drained the coolant. I was farting around the rear and actually only looked up when the fan kicked on high and blew hot air from under the car.
#27
Yes, this true about the reservoir tank having a sensor. However, with the 5.0 engines, the engine itself might not be getting sufficient coolant even before the sensor in the reservoir tank is set off. That is why some owners experience engine damage even when they shut their car off immediately upon seeing the low coolant light.
#28
The only times I've seen the low coolant light go on in my X150 is when there has been a massive leak, like with a ruptured radiator hose or the like, not when there is just a lower level of coolant. In my X100 where the sensor is just below the radiator cap, if the coolant level is a 1/2" low, the warning will go on.
#29
The only times I've seen the low coolant light go on in my X150 is when there has been a massive leak, like with a ruptured radiator hose or the like, not when there is just a lower level of coolant. In my X100 where the sensor is just below the radiator cap, if the coolant level is a 1/2" low, the warning will go on.
#30
Cheers,
Dave
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#31
This makes sense. I got a low coolant message once and when I checked it was about 1 inch below the min line.
#32
As most of us are already aware of coolant/water pump issues with our cars, the safest and best bet is to regularly check the coolant level about as frequently as possible to avoid an issue. It might be a pain in the butt but better safe than sorry. We don't have any safety measures on the 2010+ cars and other than constantly checking the coolant level, at least we have a possible clue if the loss was recently and we know something might be coming. I never leave the garage without first checking the coolant level. I'm talking about EVERY TIME I take my XK for a ride. It's just something I'll need to live with as long as I own my XK.
#33
As most of us are already aware of coolant/water pump issues with our cars, the safest and best bet is to regularly check the coolant level about as frequently as possible to avoid an issue. It might be a pain in the butt but better safe than sorry. We don't have any safety measures on the 2010+ cars and other than constantly checking the coolant level, at least we have a possible clue if the loss was recently and we know something might be coming. I never leave the garage without first checking the coolant level. I'm talking about EVERY TIME I take my XK for a ride. It's just something I'll need to live with as long as I own my XK.
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